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Who Is Best to place dental implant in San Diego?
Dental Implant treatments are best performed by well trained, educated, skilled, and experienced dental implantologists. Dental implantology is a complex field in dentistry which is practiced by select dentists who have dedicated time and effort to master it.
Dental Implantology treatment consists of 2 phases: The Surgical phase and the Restorative phase. The Surgical phase involves extractions of defective teeth, necessary bone grafting, and placement of dental implants. The restorative phase involves making teeth and incorporating them with surgically placed dental implants. Generally, patients will have smoother and less costly treatment if both phases are performed by a dentist who is trained and qualified in surgical as well as the restoratives phases. Alternatively, an oral surgeon or periodontist will perform the surgical phase of treatment and the patient is referred to a general dentist to complete the restorative phase.
Do You Need to See a Specialist for Your Dental Implant Treatment?
The quick answer is “NO”, you do not need to seek a specialist to do your dental implant treatment. Dental implantology is not a specialty. The most qualified doctor to do dental implant treatment is a dentist who has had sufficient training, education, skill, and experience in dental implantology.
It is important to know that if you do see a specialist for your dental implant treatment, the specialist will only provide the surgical phase of your treatment. And that means you then must see another doctor to finish your treatment. Alternatively, a well trained and experienced dental implantologist is well qualified to do both surgical and restorative parts of your treatment. This may prevent possible miscommunications and confusion between 2 doctors and provide smoother, faster, and less costly treatment.
How To Find a Qualified Dental Implantologist?
It is wise to research adequately before selecting a doctor to perform your dental implant treatment. You may search online or ask friends and relatives. Another good way to find a qualified dental implantologist is to call AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry) at 877-335-2243 and ask about one of their credentialed dental implantologists in your area. The credentialing process of AAID is quite challenging and only the very best doctors can achieve it.
What are the qualifications of a good dental implantologist?
In choosing a dentist to do your dental implant treatment, you may look for the following qualifications:
CREDENTIALS. Dental implantology credentialling is undoubtedly the single most valuable measure of a dentist’s qualification and expertise in the field of dental implantology. Dental Implantology credentialing is offered mainly by 2 organizations. The first and most credible organization is American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) which offers Associate Fellowship and Fellowship. The credentialing process of AAID is quite challenging and requires the candidates to demonstrate extensive education, training, and skill in the field of dental implantology to qualify. Additionally, the candidates are required to successfully pass written and oral examinations and present several dental implant cases. Overall, it is an extremely intensive process which assures only the best and most qualified candidates are awarded the credentials.
The 2nd organization offering credible dental implantology credentialing is the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI).
REPUTATION. A good community and online reputation of a dental implantologist can give you peace of mind that you may be in good hands. Google online reviews seem to be reliable and relevant.
SKILL. Dentists who have performed many dental implant procedures are more capable of delivering better treatment results. Skill is also an inherent quality of an individual. Just as certain individuals show extraordinary skill in learning and playing piano, likewise, the special skill to be an excellent surgeon is seen in some doctors, not all.
TRAINING. A good dental implantologist understands that the science of dental Implantology is constantly improving and evolving. Good, in-depth, and ongoing training is necessary to keep the dental implantologist current on the latest and best surgical and restorative techniques and materials.
EDUCATION. It is important to know that there’s no dental implantology specialty education. There are, however, training courses in dental implantology available in different universities, or offered by certain dental implantologists who consider themselves experts in the field. Dentists who want to learn about dental Implantology may attend any of these courses.
Most dental implantologists offer free consultation. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the doctor, discuss your condition, and ask your questions. During this visit you would be able to assess her/his level of knowledge and confidence. You would also be able to know if you like her/him as an individual. In other words, you will get the vibes. Dental Implant treatments usually take 4 months or longer and require several visits. It is important to be able to establish a pleasant relationship with the doctor and staff.
Dental Implant Centers is the leading provider of dental implant treatments in San Diego. We are an All-Inclusive dental implant practice which provides all aspects of your treatment in one office and by one doctor. You will not be referred to other doctors or offices. This will avoid confusion of seeing 2 or more doctors, ensure smooth and fast treatment, less cost, and better result. Dr James Khazian has been practicing dental implantology for over 30 years, has had extensive training and education in the field, and has performed thousands of dental implants, different types of bone grafting, sinus grafting, All On 4, and All ON 6 surgeries. He has been awarded as Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), and the Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI).
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