Dr. Paul received a B.A., cum laude, a D.D.S., degree, and a M.S. degree, all from N.Y.U.After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, Dr. Paul was accepted into New York Universitys combined degree program that gave him acceptance into dental school after only three years of undergraduate college. In 2012, Dr. Paulreceivedthe Academy of General Dentistrys Fellowship Award (FAGD), granted to only3% of active dentists in the United States.
Following his dental school graduation in the top 5% of his class in 1987, he completed a one-year general practice residency and a two-year specialty training residency in prosthodontics (the specialized area of dentistry concentrating on implants, bridges, crowns, and dentures) at the Manhattan Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Well-respected within the professional community, Dr. Paul taught at Lutheran Medical Center in New York, instructing new dental school graduates in prosthodontics and helping to set and maintain standards for the profession.
Dr. Paul is licensed to practice in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, and his exceptional credentials are combined with a deep compassion for his patients and commitment to their comfort. Dr. Pauls professional affiliations include active membership in:
In 1991, Dr. Paul opened his office inNorwalk,where he continues to live with his family. Dr. Paul is an exercise enthusiast and has a strong passion for bicycle riding. He has completed dozens of century (100-mile) events on his bicycle and he rides several thousand miles annually. He has also acquired extensive knowledge about physical fitness, strength and aerobic training, and weight management techniques.
Dental implants are becoming more and more widely used in todays dentistry. The cosmetic focus of our society had people investing more time and money into their smile than ever before, and dental implants are something many are turning to. Read on for what you need to know about them!
Its Not Simple It could take quite a while to have a proper implant done by an orthodontist or cosmetic dentist. While there are one step procedures available, they are often ineffective and therefore are rarely used. More often than not, dentists will employ a three step plan that starts with the anchor of the implant being embedded into the gum line. Once that heals, you go back for them to finish the last two steps, which finish off the tooth. The success rate for these procedures is about 98% according to scientific literature.
People Choose Them for Many Reasons More than 15 million Americans have bridge and crown replacements for their missing teeth, but that isnt the only reason someone may choose to get an implant. They may get them because they were in an accident, their tooth is decaying, or it may be a simple cosmetic decision. There are tons of reasons why someone would choose to have this procedure done. Its a more popular option than you think: about 3 million Americans have dental implants currently, while the number grows by 500,000 every year.
There is a Recovery Period Depending on how the implant reacts, you will go through a recovery period of anywhere from two days to a week or so. This depends on your natural ability to heal and how you take care of your mouth. If you heal naturally quickly, you consistently rinse your mouth out, and you return to your normal oral hygiene routine, youll recover in no time!