Prosthodontist? or an Oral surgeon? for implants.
Added: February 14, 2009 - 9:40 PM
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hi, I need an implant in the place i lost a tooth a long ago. Do I look for an oral surgeon? Or a Prosthodontist? If both are for implants, which one would be better or higher able? please advise.
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Reply: Prosthodontist? or an Oral surgeon? for implants.
added: February 14, 2009 - 10:30 PM
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you first need to see a general dentist or prosthodontist. He/she will plan your implant and complete it. Come in for a complimentary consultation. Call 310-691-8542
Reply: Prosthodontist? or an Oral surgeon? for implants.
added: February 15, 2009 - 8:19 AM
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The usual approach to having an implant placed is to first see either a general dentist or a prosthodontist first. The reason is that the situation should be evaluated to see if an Oral Surgeon or a Periodontist should place the implant. Periodontists are often a better choice for implant placement if you have lost a front tooth (periodontists are often more gentle with tissue and you have to be more delicate in esthetically demanding areas). Oral surgeons can be a better choice if a lot of bone has to be added before the implant is placed. If you have only lost one tooth a prosthodontist is probably overkill but not a bad idea. If you have lost a front tooth you want a dentist who has a strong cosmetic/esthetic background and has a team of specialists who can support the success of the most demanding cases.I hope I haven''''t confused you. If you could e-mail me with the location of the missing tooth I can give you a much more specific answer.-Tom Stelmach, DDS
Reply: Prosthodontist? or an Oral surgeon? for implants.
added: February 15, 2009 - 10:06 AM
Cost Estimate: $3000-4500
Hello,You should see a Periodontist or an Oral Surgeon (both are highly trained specialists) to place the implant. Typically they can refer you to a good Prosthodontist or restorative dentist to place the crown. If the implant needs to be placed in the smile zone you should consult a Periodontist.
Reply: Prosthodontist? or an Oral surgeon? for implants.
added: February 15, 2009 - 11:04 AM
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You should look for a periodontist or an Oral surgeon. The periodontist may be a better choice if your tooth is one of your front ones..meaning you can see it when you smile. Cost is usually the same at both specialists. After the implant is placed, a general dentist can do the restorative work for you ( the periodontist and the oral surgeon do not typically provide these services) which would be the crown to make it look like a real tooth.Hope this helps
Reply: Prosthodontist? or an Oral surgeon? for implants.
added: February 15, 2009 - 4:18 PM
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It does not matter, as long as they have extensive implant training and you can speak to patients that had it completed by them. If you would like you can have you case evaluated by our dentist just leave your info at dentistador@gmail.com
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