MSD Indiana University School of Dentistry, INThree-year specialty training in Periodontics and Implant DentistryMasters of Science in Dentistry & Certificate in PeriodonticsCertification in IV Sedation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.DDS University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, MIBDS Bangalore University, India
Oral plastic surgery, implant placements for hybrid dentures, computer guided implant surgery, ridge augmentation and site development for implant placements, lateral window and crestal approach sinus lifts and traditional periodontal surgical procedures.
Award for clinical excellence from Indiana University.Awarded Certificate of Merit in Preclinical Prosthodontics.Finalist Clinical Research Poster Competition at the American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting
A Randomized split-mouth clinical trial on effectiveness of Amnion-Chorion Membranes in alveolar ridge preservation: a clinical, radiological, & morphometric study The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)American Board of Periodontology (ABP)Academy of Osseointegration (AO)International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)American Dental Association (ADA)Florida Dental Association (FDA)West Coast District Dental Association (WCDDA)
Titanium is biocompatible and has been used in other medical areas as well, such as knee and hip replacement. So yes, it is very safe and is not linked to any health issues. If you have titanium allergy, this should be discussed with your doctor.
It will allow you to regain your smile and eat whatever you like without having any additional treatment done on your neighboring teeth. Depending on your specific case, an implant may not be a better choice for tooth replacement but if you are a good candidate, an implant is as close as it gets to your natural tooth.
The word permanent is really meant to describe something very long term that continues on into the foreseeable future. Implants can last you a lifetime if great care is taken during placement; if you have a meticulous dental home care; if you maintain your regular dental recall visits; and if you are in good health.
Implants can be placed in patients as young as 16 years old as well as in patients in their 90s. Overall, you must be in good health, have sufficient bone, good oral health, and are medically healthy enough. If you suffer from chronic problems such as severe clenching and systemic diseases such as diabetes, the success rate for implants decreases. Talk to your dentist about whether or not you are a good candidate for an implant.
Its important not to apply pressure on the site. The implant needs to remain stable for proper healing. Eat soft foods for a few days. Avoid foods that can cause irritation; such as spicy foods, hard to eat snacks, chewy foods, etc. We will provide you with very detailed instructions.
Implants need to be examined just like natural teeth. Brushing and flossing are very important and will keep the gum tissue healthy, but your dentist also needs to examine there is no bone loss and that the implant components are not loose. Any loosened screw will be subjected to unnecessary stress and will eventually fracture and possibly render the implant hopeless.
Currently there is no recognized implant specialty. Some specialty degree programs teach implant placement in addition to their main specialty training. For example, a periodontist typically deals with all sorts of gum surgeries, but they are also trained to place implants as it does go very well hand in hand with their gum surgery training. Dentists who do not receive formal implant surgery training can either take a one year long full-time implant residency or take part-time hands on CE classes over the course of the years. Dr. Hassan, our periodontist, has many years of experience successfully placing implants for our patients.
The procedure itself doesnt hurt because anesthetic is administered. The majority of our patients are surprised as to how comfortable placing an implant can be. Most patients have minimal post-op discomfort, while a few others describe it to be similar to a previous tooth extraction. Most cases also involve tooth extraction which obviously causes additional discomfort; as a result, some patients have a tendency to blame the actual implant placement procedure to be the cause of pain but in reality, it is the tooth extraction. We always do our best to keep you as comfortable as possible during your entire treatment length.
A surgical guide is a custom fabricated appliance that resembles a night guard. During the surgery, it is seated over your teeth just like a night guard. It acts as a guide that allows the surgeon to have more control over the exact implant positioning and angulation. This will provide the best possible restorative outcome. Not every single case will require a guide. We always try not to burden our patients with additional expenses but sometimes the use of a guide is a must.
An implant is not always the best option to replace a missing tooth. We always carefully evaluate each specific case and recommend appropriate treatment. Assuming your specific case is equally suitable for an implant or bridge, there are pros and cons to each treatment:
MSD - Escuela de Odontologa de la Universidad de Indiana, INFormacin especializada de tres aos en periodoncia y odontologa de implantesMaestra en Ciencias en Odontologa y Certificado en PeriodonciaCertificacin en sedacin IV y soporte vital cardaco avanzado.DDS - Facultad de Odontologa de la Universidad de Detroit Mercy, MIBDS - Universidad de Bangalore, India
Ciruga plstica oral, colocacin de implantes para prtesis hbridas, ciruga de implante guiada por computadora, aumento de crestas y desarrollo del sitio para colocacin de implantes, ventana lateral y elevacin de seno con abordaje crestal y procedimientos quirrgicos periodontales tradicionales.
Premio a la excelencia clnica de la Universidad de Indiana.Certificado de mrito otorgado en prostodoncia preclnica.Concurso finalista de pster de investigacin clnica en la reunin anual de la Academia Americana de Periodoncia
Asociacin de Periodoncia de Florida, Orlando, FLSociedad de Periodoncia del Medio Oeste, Chicago, ILAcademia Americana de Prostodoncia de Implantes, Carefree, AZReunin del West Side Study Club en Indianpolis, IN
Un ensayo clnico aleatorizado de boca dividida sobre la efectividad de las membranas de amnios-corion en la preservacin de la cresta alveolar: un estudio clnico, radiolgico y morfomtrico - The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
Academia Americana de Periodoncia (AAP)Junta Americana de Periodoncia (ABP)Academia de Osteointegracin (AO)Congreso Internacional de Implantlogos Orales (ICOI)Asociacin Dental Americana (ADA)Asociacin Dental de Florida (FDA)Asociacin Dental del Distrito de la Costa Oeste (WCDDA)