Even
though there is a surgical portion to treatment involving dental implants,
it must be remembered that this is what is called a "Restorative
Dental Procedure". Therefor, it is imperative that a restorative
dentist heads the implant team (If the restorative dentist also places
the implants, so much the better...). If you have a Prosthodontist in
your area, I would recommend that this would be your starting point.
Prosthodontists are trained specialists in Restorative Dentistry and
are extremely well trained in dental implant techniques. If your Prosthodontist
does not actually place the implants, he or she can direct you to a
qualified Oral Surgeon or Periodontist for the implant placement phase
of your treatment. You can locate a Prosthodontist in your area by contacting
the American College of Prosthodontists.
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more information about choosing a dentist, check out my
FAQ and check out the Questions
to Ask Your Dentist section and/or
drop me an E-mail.
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do implants around the world... SRD
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