Dr. Charles A. Tomeo attended Fairleigh Dickinson University on a lacrosse scholarship. He obtained his dental degree from our nations first dental school, Maryland where he excelled to the top of his class. He then enlisted for two years in the Army as a Captain during the Vietnam War era. After his call of duty he completed his Oral & Maxillofacial residency training at Albert Einstein & Lincoln Hospitals in the Bronx, NY.

Dr. Tomeo started his practice in Bradenton, FL and soon there after became Board Certified in his field. He has held positions as a clinical professor at both Albert Einstein University as well as Nova Southeastern Dental School.

His passion throughout his career has been changing people 's lives through surgeries. The scope of his practice includes 'Dental Implants, Orthognathic, TMJ, Facial Trauma, Bone Grafting, Dentoalveolar surgeries and Skin Care.'

His success has not been limited to the surgical arena. He has been the only practitioner to be the President of the Manatee and Sarasota Dental Societies and maintains an officer's position as the chairman of the ethics committee. His contributions in the community including founding the Wildcats youth football program and helping to establish the Manatee Dental Hygiene Program will forever leave a fingerprint on the citizens of the Manatee and Sarasota counties. He is proud father of seven children, six girls and one boy who have all excelled in every facet of life. For those that know Dr. Tomeo on a personal level know that there is no level to which the helping hand is willing to extend.

Dr. Charles C. Tomeo was born one of seven children in Red Bank, NJ. He was raised an Army Brat in Long Island, NY and Bradenton, FL. He graduated with Honors from Florida State University earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. His achievements during his time at FSU were not limited to scholastics, he also lettered in football helping the Seminoles to a National Championship and multiple ACC Championships. He completed his Doctorate in Dental Surgery Degree in 2001 from Nova Southeastern University as a member of the Charter Class. After completing an Externship in Periodontal Surgery in 2001, Dr. Tomeo relocated to NYC for an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Columbia University Hospital. He fulfilled his surgical residency requirements at North Shore/Long Island Jewish Medical Center, focusing primarily on Dental & Facial Reconstruction, Trauma, and Pathology.

Dr. Charles C. Tomeo is eligible for diplomat status in his field and serves as an officer and member to several local and national organizations. He devotes his professional career to all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, but takes special interest in the treatment of Dental Implants, Preprosthetic Surgery, Facial Trauma and Oral Pathology. In an effort to stay effectively informed with all latest research and developments within his specialty, Dr. Tomeo has always exceeded the continuing education requirements of the state attending all Dental Implant, Reconstruction and Pathology courses available.

In July of 2006 Dr. Jr. joined his Father's practice and continues to feel incredibly blessed to be part of such a large supportive family. Whether he's coaching a youth sports team or donating his time both in and out of the hospital, he always finds time to give back to the community. Dr. Charles C. Tomeo encourages you to please allow him the chance to extend the hospitality that was instilled in him by so many, to you and your family.

Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence.

The dental implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts that protrude through the gums are then attached to the implant. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.

For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, implants are placed within your jawbone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, your dentist is forming new replacement teeth.

After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Dr. Tomeo will uncover the implants and attach small posts that protrude through the gums and will act as anchors for the artificial teeth. When the artificial teeth are placed, these posts will not be seen. The entire procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.

Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Tomeo is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implants can be placed at the same time as a tooth extraction further minimizing the number of surgical procedures. Advances in dental implant technology have made it possible, in select cases, to extract teeth and place implants with crowns at one visit. This procedure, called immediate loading, actually performs the implant placement?

Dental implants are a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. While Dr. Tomeo performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary, the restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.

A single prosthesis (crown) is used to replace one missing tooth each prosthetic tooth attaches to its own implant. A partial prosthesis (fixed bridge) can replace two or more teeth and may require only two or three implants. A complete dental prosthesis (fixed bridge) replaces all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw. The number of implants varies depending upon which type of complete prosthesis (removable or fixed) is recommended. A removable prosthesis (over denture) attaches to a bar or ball in socket attachments, whereas a fixed prosthesis is permanent and removable only by the dentist.

Dr. Tomeo performs in-office implant surgery in a hospital-style operating suite, thus optimizing the level of sterility. Inpatient hospital implant surgery is for patients who have special medical or anesthetic needs or for those who need extensive bone grafting from the jaw, hip or tibia.

Once you learn about dental implants, you finally realize there is a way to improve you life. When you lose several teeth whether its a new situation or something you have lived with for years chances are you have never become fully accustomed to losing such a vital part of yourself.

A Swedish scientist and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark, developed this concept for oral rehabilitation more than 35 years ago. With his pioneering research, Dr. Branemark opened the door to a lifetime of renewed comfort and self-confidence for millions of individuals facing the frustration and embarrassment of tooth loss.

There are several reasons: Why sacrifice the structure of surrounding good teeth to bridge a space? In addition, removing a denture or a partial at night may be inconvenient, not to mention that dentures that slip can be uncomfortable and rather embarrassing.

If you are considering implants, your mouth must be examined thoroughly and your medical and dental history reviewed. If you mouth is not ideal for implants, ways of improving outcome, such as bone grafting, may be recommended.