The work of rebuilding a smile deserves a specialist's hand.
For nearly four decades, Dr. Anthony Deliberato has restored the most complex cases in Northeast Ohio — leading a trusted network of specialists to give patients function, comfort, and confidence that lasts.
Complex cases are not the exception. They're the practice.
When a smile needs more than a single filling or crown — when teeth are failing, worn, missing, or have defeated previous treatment — patients across Northeast Ohio are referred to Great Lakes Prosthodontics. Dr. Deliberato performs the full range of general dentistry, but his focus is the cases other offices send onward: full-mouth rehabilitation, implant-supported restorations, and reconstructions that demand a specialist's planning and a steady team behind it.
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Rebuilding worn, broken, or failing dentition into a stable, comfortable, natural-looking whole — planned to last.
Implant Restorations
From single teeth to full-arch, fixed solutions — restored and engineered for fit, function, and longevity.
A Network of Specialists
Coordinated care with trusted oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, and orthodontists for the best outcome.
What is a prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed dental school and then three or more additional years of advanced, accredited training devoted entirely to restoring and replacing teeth. Where the word itself says it best — prostho means replacement and dontist means dealing with teeth — these are the recognized experts for anything that needs to be rebuilt in your mouth, from a single tooth to crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, full-arch reconstruction, and complex bite or TMJ concerns.
Your general dentist is the foundation of your everyday oral health, and many handle restorative work beautifully. A prosthodontist works alongside them — often by referral — when a case calls for the deepest level of training in the dynamics of a smile and the long-term preservation of a healthy mouth. That added expertise, paired with state-of-the-art technology and a coordinated team of specialists, is what allows us to take on the most demanding reconstructions with predictable, natural-looking results.
Quietly transformative results.
Behind every restoration is a person — and a story worth telling. Meet the patients who rebuilt their smiles, and confidence, at Great Lakes Prosthodontics.
Outstanding care. Dr. Deliberato treats advanced dentistry and the patient as a person worthy of outstanding attention.
Ready to discuss a complex case?
Whether you're a patient or a referring doctor, the first step is a conversation.
Specialty care, much of it under one roof.
The hardest cases are rarely solved by one set of hands. Great Lakes Prosthodontics brings together a second prosthodontist and an in-house board-certified periodontist — and coordinates a wider network of trusted specialists across Northeast Ohio — so your care stays connected from diagnosis to final result.
Dr. Anthony Deliberato has spent his career on the dentistry that demands the most — and earning the trust of the doctors who send those cases his way.
A 1984 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Deliberato completed a General Practice Residency at the Cleveland Veterans Administration before beginning his prosthodontics training at the Veterans Administration in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned his certificate in Fixed, Removable, and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in 1988, and completed an externship at the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic in Pennsylvania.
In 1989 he joined Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry as an Associate Professor in the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, and within a year was appointed Director of Fixed Prosthodontics as well as Director of the Advanced General Dentistry Residency — shaping the next generation of clinicians. He moved into his current Westlake, Ohio practice in 2005, where he maintains a private practice specializing in fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics.
Today Dr. Deliberato lectures nationally and internationally and serves as a Key Opinion Leader for both Straumann and Zest Dental — teaching dentists and laboratory technicians on full-arch reconstruction, materials, and the clinical and laboratory procedures behind predictable results. He is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
Away from the operatory, Dr. Deliberato lives in Independence with his wife, Diane. Together they have five children and twelve grandchildren — a family that keeps the long days in perspective and the reasons for careful work close at hand.
Education & Appointments
- 1984DDS, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
- 1984General Practice Residency, Cleveland Veterans Administration
- 1988Certificate, Fixed, Removable & Maxillofacial Prosthodontics — VA, Wilmington, DE
- 1989Associate Professor, Fixed Prosthodontics — Case Western Reserve University
- 1990Director of Fixed Prosthodontics & Advanced General Dentistry Residency, CWRU
- 2005Established current private practice in Westlake, Ohio
- NowKey Opinion Leader — Straumann & Zest Dental · Member, ACP & ITI
A second prosthodontist on staff means greater availability and continuity for patients — and a trusted colleague for Dr. Deliberato on the most demanding reconstructions.
Dr. Christian Loo works alongside Dr. Deliberato across the full scope of restorative and prosthodontic care, from single crowns to complex implant-supported and full-mouth cases. Sharing the same standards, materials, and digital workflow, the two prosthodontists give patients the rare benefit of specialist-level care with the flexibility of a true practice — not a solo office.
Full biography coming soon. To request an appointment with Dr. Loo, contact the office.
Having a board-certified periodontist in-house changes everything for a complex case — the surgical foundation and the final restoration are planned together, by clinicians who work side by side.
Dr. Eric Guirguis is a board-certified periodontist who earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, his specialist periodontal training, and his Master of Science in Dental Sciences (MSD) at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He has practiced in the Cleveland area for more than 18 years.
A Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a past president of the Westshore Study Club, Dr. Guirguis is known for advanced implant surgery, the treatment of gum disease, soft-tissue and bone grafting, and a calm, thorough chairside manner. His focus on the surgical foundation — healthy gums and adequate bone — is what allows the prosthodontic work that follows to last.
For patients, having Dr. Guirguis on site means the implant surgery and the final restoration are coordinated under one roof, with fewer handoffs and a single, unified plan.
Credentials
- DDSDoctor of Dental Surgery — Case Western Reserve University
- MSDMaster of Science in Dental Sciences & specialist periodontal training — CWRU
- FICOIFellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- 18+Years practicing periodontics in the Cleveland area · Past President, Westshore Study Club
A coordinated network of trusted specialists.
When a case calls for an oral surgeon, an endodontist, or an orthodontist, Dr. Deliberato draws on long-standing relationships with respected specialists throughout Northeast Ohio — sequencing each step so the whole plan moves as one.
Comprehensive dentistry, with a prosthodontist's depth.
Great Lakes Prosthodontics provides the full range of general and restorative dentistry. What sets the practice apart is what happens when a case is complicated — when planning, sequencing, and a specialist's judgment make the difference between a result that holds and one that doesn't.
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Comprehensive rehabilitation of worn, collapsed, or failing dentition — restoring bite, function, and appearance through a carefully sequenced plan.
Implant-Supported Restorations
Fixed and removable solutions from single teeth to full-arch prostheses, restored for precise fit and long-term function. (Surgical placement is handled by trusted surgical partners.)
Crowns, Bridges & Veneers
Tooth-colored restorations crafted for strength and a natural match — the foundation of esthetic, durable dentistry.
Dentures & Partials
Conventional and implant-retained dentures designed for comfort, stability, and a confident smile.
General & Preventive Dentistry
Examinations, cleanings, fillings, and ongoing care — the routine dentistry that keeps complex work healthy over time.
TMJ & Occlusion / Bite Therapy
Diagnosis and management of bite-related problems, wear, and jaw discomfort as part of a stable, lasting reconstruction.
Coordinated, not fragmented.
The hardest cases rarely belong to one specialty. A failing dentition may need a periodontist, an endodontist, an oral surgeon, and an orthodontist — each at the right moment, in the right order. Dr. Deliberato serves as the prosthodontic quarterback of that team: diagnosing the whole picture, sequencing the work, and designing the final restoration that ties it together.
Real patients. Real transformations.
Every smile here belongs to a real person who walked through our doors — many of them facing years of compromised teeth, discomfort, or lost confidence. These are their journeys, planned and restored at Great Lakes Prosthodontics. Results vary by patient.
Could your smile be next?
Most of these patients began with a single conversation about what was possible.
Old-school judgment. State-of-the-art execution.
A great restoration is equal parts diagnosis and craftsmanship. Great Lakes Prosthodontics pairs decades of clinical judgment with a fully digital workflow — and a close working relationship with one of the country's leading dental laboratories — so the plan you see is the result you get.
Digital Diagnosis & Planning
Intraoral scanning, 3D imaging, and digital smile design make the plan visible and predictable before treatment begins.
Guided Implant Restoration
Surgical guides and prosthetically-driven planning ensure implants are restored exactly where the final result needs them.
Integrated Laboratory Partnership
A direct, digital connection to a leading full-service lab means precision restorations and tight communication on every case.
The TRIOS 5 intraoral scanner.
No goop, no gag, no uncomfortable impression trays. The practice uses the 3Shape TRIOS 5 — one of the most advanced wireless intraoral scanners available — to capture a precise digital model of your teeth and gums in minutes.
A small wand glides through your mouth and builds a full-color, highly accurate 3D model on screen in real time. That model becomes the foundation for everything that follows: planning your treatment, designing crowns and full-arch restorations, communicating with the laboratory, and showing you exactly what's possible — before any work begins.
Comfortable
Digital scanning replaces messy putty impressions entirely.
Fast
A full-arch scan takes only minutes, with results on screen instantly.
Precise
Micron-level accuracy means restorations that fit the first time.
Visual
See your own scan and understand the plan together, in real time.
Cone Beam 3D Imaging (CBCT).
A traditional dental X-ray is a flat, two-dimensional picture. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) goes further — capturing a full, three-dimensional view of your teeth, jaws, nerves, sinuses, and bone in a single quick scan. It lets the practice see the structures that matter for complex treatment, not just guess at them.
For implant and full-arch cases especially, that 3D view is the difference between planning around the anatomy and planning with it — measuring bone precisely, locating nerves and sinuses, and designing surgical guides so implants are placed exactly where the final restoration needs them.
True 3D View
See bone, nerves, and sinuses in three dimensions — not a flat X-ray.
Precise Planning
Accurate measurements drive implant placement and guide design.
Safer Surgery
Mapping nerves and anatomy in advance reduces surprises and risk.
Low Dose, Fast
A focused scan captures the detail needed in seconds.
A clinician who teaches the technology — not just uses it.
As a Key Opinion Leader for Straumann and Zest Dental, Dr. Deliberato lectures on the very workflows used here: full-arch reconstruction, materials selection, and the clinical-to-laboratory handoff that makes digital dentistry reliable. Patients benefit from techniques refined on the lecture circuit and proven in the operatory.
Your complex cases, in expert hands.
Great Lakes Prosthodontics is a referral-based prosthodontic practice. Dr. Deliberato focuses on the cases that demand specialty training — full-arch reconstruction, implant restoration, complex fixed and removable prosthodontics, and maxillofacial work — and partners with the dentists who refer them. The practice does not advertise to the public or compete for everyday general dentistry; it exists to support your office, treat the complexity, and return your patient to your care. Consultations are always welcome.
One prosthodontist, a full team of trusted specialists across Northeast Ohio.
General Dentists
Referring & restorative partners
Oral Surgeons
Extractions & implant placement
Periodontists
Foundation & soft-tissue health
Endodontists
Root canal & retention
Orthodontists
Alignment for the final result
Education for referring offices.
Below you'll find videos and presentations from Dr. Deliberato on full-arch reconstruction, implant prosthodontics, materials selection, and the clinical-to-laboratory workflow — the techniques he lectures on nationally as a Key Opinion Leader for Straumann and Zest Dental. Share them with your team, and reach out anytime to discuss a case.
Simple to send. Clear all the way through.
- 01Send the patient. Call the office or use the referral form below — share imaging if you have it.
- 02We diagnose & plan. A comprehensive prosthodontic work-up, coordinated with the right specialists.
- 03You stay informed. Clear communication at each stage — no surprises, no patient lost to follow-up.
- 04Back to you. Once the reconstruction is complete, the patient returns to your care for maintenance.
The specialists we trust alongside us.
Great Lakes Prosthodontics coordinates complex care with a network of accomplished surgical and specialty practices across Northeast Ohio. When a case calls for implant placement, oral surgery, periodontal treatment, or endodontics, these are the colleagues we partner with — each chosen for clinical excellence and a shared commitment to the patient's result.
Dr. Michael Shapiro, DDS
Dr. Shapiro earned his DDS and a master's degree from Columbia University and completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Boston University, where he served as chief resident and authored numerous peer-reviewed articles. A pioneer in digital dental implantology, he places more than a thousand implants a year using a CT-guided digital workflow that allows accurate, incision-free placement. Alongside implants and All-on-4, he handles the full scope of oral surgery — complex extractions, wisdom teeth, bone and soft-tissue grafting, and surgical pathology. He practices with Dr. Edelstein, an NYU College of Dentistry graduate raised in Cleveland's east-side suburbs.
ohiodios.com ↗North Coast Jaw & Implant Center
Providing oral and maxillofacial surgery in a courteous, caring environment since 1977, now based in Westlake. Surgeons Dr. John Blakemore, Dr. William Blood, Dr. Raymond Plona, and Dr. Greg Plona manage a wide scope of care — corrective jaw surgery, wisdom teeth removal, treatment of facial injuries, biopsy of oral lesions, and dental implants. Drs. Blood and Plona also carry M.D. licensure in Ohio.
northcoastjawcenter.com ↗Dr. Christopher Connors, DMD, MS
A board-certified periodontist and implantologist, Dr. Connors founded Westshore Periodontics in 2017. He earned his chemistry and biology degree from Ohio University and graduated at the top of his class from Rutgers Dental School, then served eight years on active duty in the U.S. Navy, completing his periodontal residency at the Navy Postgraduate Dental School. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and integrates advanced 3D technology into his care.
westshoreperiodontics.com ↗Endodontics Limited
A premium source of endodontic specialty care for North Olmsted and surrounding communities. The practice is led by Dr. James A. DeVengencie — dual-trained and board certified, a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, and specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists — alongside Dr. David Susko, a Cleveland-based endodontist trained at the University of Pittsburgh. Services include root canal therapy, retreatment, and apicoectomy surgery.
endolimited.com ↗Are you a specialist who works with our practice and would like to be listed here? Get in touch.
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