If you are plannig to undergo dental implants, choose an implant dentist who has a good tract record in dental implants and treatment. Dental implant procedures have two parts – a surgical phase and a restorative phase.
Usually, a dental surgeon, oral surgeon or a periodontist does the surgery. A general dentist, prosthodontist or laboratory technician takes care of the restorative part. But now, the dentists doing the surgery are sometimes also the ones doing the restorative part. All clinicians know that the kind of final restoration that the patient wants, affects the position, size, and number of implants.
There are two types of dental implants: removable and fixed. The kind of implant to be used depends on the condition of the jawbone and the teeth and how the tooth was lost.
Removable implant dentures is usually the choice if the patient lost all of their teeth. They require less dental implants compared to fixed bridges. Fixed bridges on the other hand look more natural and is probably more comfortable than removable dentures.
Implant dentists should be able to update themselves with new surgical and restorative techniques. They should develop a keen eye to details. They should be passionate about restoring missing tooth/teeth and make them look and feel as natural as possible. These are the traits that patients should look for in a good implant dentist. This allows patients to be confident in trusting their dentists with their teeth.
