What Kind of Dentist Does Implants?
When it comes to getting your missing teeth replaced, dental implants are a common choice. However, conventional dental implants are infamous for being very costly, at around several thousand dollars per implant. Thus, if you are planning to get dental implants, you want the best surgeon to make sure that you get the results you desire, and the results you are paying for. Sadly, dental implants aren’t always successful, and you could be spending all of that money just to end up back at square one.
Learning more about the different types of dentists who may be qualified to perform dental implant placement procedures can help you better understand what you should expect, and what type of dentist you should expect to be working alongside.
Several different types of dentists may have the necessary qualifications to perform a dental implant placement, meaning that there are likely going to be a multitude of dentists for you to choose from when you begin the search for the right dentist.
Understanding the role that a good dentist plays when it comes to your final results can help you realize the importance of choosing the best dental implant dentist, especially considering the high costs and long recovery process associated with the procedure.
That said, if the downsides of conventional dental implants are making you second guess this method of tooth replacement, there may still be a solution.
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What Should I Expect When It Comes to Dental Implants?
Before discussing what kind of dentist might place your implants, it is important to make sure that you understand what your surgery, and the healing process that follows, may entail.
Dental implants are small metal posts that are shaped like screws, and these posts are surgically placed into your jaw so that they can hold replacement teeth once your mouth heals. Dental implants are one of several conventional options when it comes to getting your missing teeth replaced, but they aren’t the right choice for everyone.
In order to get dental implants, you need to have sufficient jawbone for the implants to be properly supported. If your natural bone is insufficient, you will need to undergo an extra procedure known as bone grafting, and this procedure works to add onto your bone.
However, in many cases this procedure costs extra.
Stabili-Teeth™ provides clinical results at half the price of implants—or less, considering the high price of procedures associated with the implant process. Not only does Stabili-Teeth™ provide functional, beautiful teeth at half the price of other tooth replacement procedures, but it offers same-day results with no downtime. If you choose dental implants, know that it will be a long time before you have functioning teeth, with each additional procedure adding even more recovery time to an already arduous process.
That said, dental implants may be an option if the following factors are present:
You have one or more missing teeth
Your jawbone has reached its full growth and will be able to support implants
You are able or willing to have a bone graft if your jawbone is insufficient
Your oral tissues are healthy
You have no health conditions that may interfere with your healing process and bone healing
You are willing to commit to a process that will take several months to reach completion
Your budget allows for you to opt for this more expensive method of tooth replacement
Once you have decided on dental implants, the process will be completed in several different stages and multiple different appointments.
You should expect the process to include the following steps:
The removal of the damaged teeth in question, if the teeth are not already gone
The preparation of your jawbone through bone grafting, if this is necessary
The placement of your dental implants
A process of bone growth and healing, which may take several months with conventional implants
Placement of your abutments
Placement of your final artificial teeth
Because the process of getting dental implants is so involved and lengthy, making sure you understand what type of dentist will likely be performing your surgery can help you choose the best of the best so that you have a positive experience.
Still, even if you choose a qualified dentist or dental surgeon to perform your implants, the possibility remains that your body will reject the implant, leaving you with missing teeth and a lighter waller. Stabili-Teeth™ gives same-day results without the hassle, so you can enjoy a long-lasting smile and a stress-free tooth replacement procedure at half the cost of implants.
What Type of Dentist Will Place My Dental Implants?
There are several different types of dentists that are qualified to perform dental implant placement surgeries, and speaking with your dentist about who may be placing your implants can help you get a better idea of what you should expect.
However, it is also important for you to build your own understanding of what makes certain dentists qualified to perform this procedure, as well as which different types of dentists you may be choosing from when you ultimately pick your surgeon.
Periodontists
One type of dentist who may perform your dental implant procedure is a periodontist. Periodontists are dentists who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease as well as the placement of dental implants, and they are also considered to be experts when it comes to oral inflammation.
In order to become a periodontist, it is necessary to complete extensive training in the aforementioned areas, as well as three additional years of education beyond dental school.
When it comes to dental implants, periodontists are specially trained in the placement, management, and repair of dental implants, meaning that a periodontist will be able to support you and answer your questions at any stage of your long dental implant journey.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is another type of dentist who might perform a dental implant placement procedure. This type of oral surgeon specializes in issues pertaining to the jaw and facial area, also referred to as the oral tissues and maxillofacial tissues.
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon will have completed a dual qualification in dentistry and medicine, including the appropriate training and education programs.
Aside from the placement of dental implants, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon may also perform procedures like the removal of wisdom teeth, removal of impacted or diseased teeth, correcting facial trauma to the jaw and mouth area, and diagnosing and treating facial or jaw pain.
In order for you to find either a periodontist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for your dental implants, your primary dentist might refer you to the appropriate surgeon. Alternatively, you may also ask your dentist for recommendations if they do not automatically give you one. You can also ask for recommendations from friends or family, or you might simply choose to seek out the appropriate surgeons in your area and interview them before choosing your dentist.
Dental implants are both an expensive solution as well as a method of tooth replacement that takes a long duration of time to give you your desired results, so choosing the right dentist for you is a key part of making sure that you have a good experience.
Of course, a good experience can never be guaranteed with implants, as unforeseen complications are always possible. Speak with your dentist or dental surgeon about possible complications associated with your procedure, or skip the stress and choose Stabili-Teeth™ for a cheaper, high-quality tooth replacement solution.
A Modern and Affordable Solution with Dr. Carl Medgaus
If the hassle associated with dental implants is making you second guess this method of replacing teeth, Stabili-Teeth™ may be the solution for you.
Stabili-Teeth™ was created as an alternative to the traditional FIXED DETACHABLES (as in Clear Choice or All-on-Four) because although Fixed Detachables work great, the cost remains very high. Stabili-Teeth™ builds off of the concepts that have been successful and improve upon the aspects of a fixed detachable that have failed in the past at half the price.
Whether it be the price, the time duration, or the struggle of finding your dentist, Stabili-Teeth™ has you covered with a modern and affordable solution that gives you same day results at a lower cost than conventional implants. It’s an easy, seamless solution to your tooth replacement needs that will restore function and appearance, so you can eat what you love and look great while doing it.
Plus, Stabili-Teeth™ uses a unique combination of both conventional and narrow diameter implants, and this makes for both an easier surgical procedure and an easier healing process.
Stabili-Teeth™ gives you the stability and longevity of dental implants without the high costs. Stabili-Teeth™ comes at an all-inclusive price of $12,500 for one arch or $21,500 for full-mouth restoration, and you can get started today by filling out our free online form.
The Bottom Line
If you are thinking about using dental implants as your method of getting your missing teeth replaced, there are a few things you should know before you pay your dentist a visit.
The dental implant process can be a long, painful, and expensive process, and for these reasons it is important to make sure that you understand what kind of dentist might be performing your surgery so that you can choose a dentist you are comfortable with. There are several different types of dentists who may be qualified to perform your procedure, including periodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
With either type of dentist, you may want to consider asking your primary dentist for referrals or recommendations, especially if your primary dentist is someone that you trust and have had a positive patient experience with.
Alternatively, asking your loved ones for recommendations or simply interviewing the available surgeons in your area may lead you to the right dentist. However, if the hassle of dental implants does not seem right for you, regardless of the reason, Stabili-Teeth™ has the solution for you with amazing same day results that come at a half the cost of conventional implants. Stabili-Teeth™ is the best option for tooth replacement, at the best price—come see for yourself.
Sources:
Dental implant surgery | Mayo Clinic
What is a Periodontist? | American Academy of Periodontology