Dr. Zaki received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University of School of Dental Medicine. During his time at Tufts, he was the president of his class. Upon graduation, Dr. Zaki was inducted in Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society for his academic achievements. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. His warm and friendly manner is comforting and reassuring to patients of all ages.
Dr. Zaki has been living in Framingham for the last ten years with his wife Lidya and their two boys, Daniel and Alexander. On his spare time, Dr. Zaki enjoys exploring the outdoors and travel with his Family.
Dental care is essential for everyone, including families in Guatemala. Recently, Dr. Zaki and other dentists from around the world traveled to Guatemala to assist the people of Monjas with free dental care. Monjas is one of many areas in the world that does not have convenient access to dental care treatment. Fortunately, organizations like Dental Mission Guatemala make dental care possible.
Dr. Justin Cifuni is a board-certified (Diplomat) Periodontal Surgeon in the specialty of Periodontology and implant dentistry. He obtained a Master of Arts majoring in Medical Science from Boston Universitys School of Medicine and completed his specialty in Periodontology from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). He is a clinical instructor of the advanced specialty education program in Periodontics at (BUGSDM).
Dr. Cifuni is involved in research projects at the University and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Cifuni continues to work on multiple clinical research projects with numerous companies as well with Boston University in an effort to advance treatments in the field of periodontology. His works involve projects pertaining to hard and soft tissue regeneration along with minimally invasive surgical therapies involving micro-instruments and medical lasers. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, and Massachusetts Dental Society. Dr. Cifunis specialized skills allow us to provide dental implant planning, placement, and restoration for our patients.
A dental implant involves a titanium screw that serves as an artificial tooth root. The screw is anchored it into the jaw bone and then attaches to a custom-made crown. Dental implants are highly favorable because they look and feel like natural teeth. You can eat and drink normally. With regular dental hygiene, your implants can last 15 years or longer.
The implant will grow with your jawbone to create a foundation for your missing teeth. This healing process can take several months. During the first few weeks, you will need to eat soft foods to allow your mouth to heal properly. Ask your dentist about temporary teeth during this time.
While dental implants do not decay like natural teeth, they still require proper care. You still need to brush and floss daily to keep plaque and tartar from building up. While dental implants are durable and well worth the investment, it is recommended that you avoid food and candy to prevent breakage. Visit you dentist for your routine exams and cleanings.