Dr. Mauricio Hervas was born in Quito-Ecuador and graduated from the Universidad Central del Ecuador summa cum laude. He completed an internship at Indiana University in the Prosthodontics Department. He then earned both his certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters of Science degree from The Ohio State University. His passionate interest in the field of Implantology lead him to complete a one year.
Dr. Mauricio Hervas was born in Quito-Ecuador and graduated from the Universidad Central del Ecuador summa cum laude. He completed an internship at Indiana University in the Prosthodontics Department. He then earned both his certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters of Science degree from The Ohio State University. His passionate interest in the field of Implantology lead him to complete a one year fellowship for the Implant Clinic at the Ohio State University.
He is a Diplomate and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, and a member of the American Dental Education Association. He also maintains a Diplomate and Fellow status with the International College of Oral Implantologist. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and Atlantic Coast Dental Association.
A former Associate Professor and Director of the Pre-doctoral Implant Program at Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, where he teaches at the Pre-doctoral and Postdoctoral level. His interests are lecturing in dental implant esthetics and treatment planning for simple and complex cases.
In his leisure time he enjoys spending time with his daughter and maintaining an active lifestyle. He participates in triathlon races including the 70.3 ironman series, classic and international distances.
Dr. Shectman is a Boston native, graduated from Brookline High School. Dr. Shectman received his Dental Degree and Specialty in Boston College, Howard University, and Boston University School of periodontics.
He limits his practice to regenerative periodontics and oral implantology. He is focused on cutting edge with advanced surgical techniques and high success rates giving patients greater options for their dental implant procedure, with fewer complications. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Dr. Shectman s interests include tennis, and martial arts having attained a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and currently studying GoJu. Dr. Shectman has practiced in Plantation, Florida for twenty-three years and looks forward to meeting you in the future
A few decades ago, it was very common for dental surgeons to perform excessive extractions to solve oral health problems, without a restorative plan. With the advances in modern Dentistry, today there are numerous comfortable, economical and safe alternatives to address missing teeth. The All-on-4 technique is one of the most reliable solutions nowadays.
The all-on-four dental implant design is a technique that is employed in severely reabsorbed edentulous maxilla and mandible as well. It was created with the goal of reducing the number of implants, simplifying the treatment and allowing the fixation of the prostheses.
All-On-4 is widely used for patients who have lost all teeth in an arch and who suffer from regular dentures. The objective of the design is to make full-arch fixed restorations with fewer implants in cases when implants cannot be placed in the posterior region because of anatomic limitations.
However, your prosthodontist is the one who must decide on the best treatment to be used to restore missing teeth. Therefore, it is very important to begin with an initial assessment, to complete an analysis of your oral health. Your treatment plan can be influenced by:
Prosthodontists often prefer this treatment because it: avoids bone grafts; decrease in the number of implants; immediate installation of a fixed prosthesis (which can be temporary or permanent, depending on the patient's case); with predictable results.
The surgical procedure will be performed, with the installation of immediate prosthesis at the same day (when applied). A few days after the procedure, the patient will return to remove the stitches, follow-up and receive specific guidelines on the postoperative period.
During the healing phase, the implants will undergo osseointegration. This means that the new implants will be forming a biological connection with the bone. The patient must follow specific diet during this healing period, maintaining adequate hygiene.
It is not possible to make an accurate prediction on how long a dental prosthesis implant-supported will last. However, like any health procedure, the professional has to give success estimates, based on scientific studies. Current evidence shows more than a 95% success rate. Therefore, it is extremely important that the professional chosen to perform the procedure is experienced and qualified to perform the technique. Preventive maintenance and regular visits to the dentist are indispensable and also tend to favor the longevity of the treatment.