Aesthetic Implant Reconstructive Dentistry
Dr. Robert S. Wright DDS, FAGD, MS, MSED, Cert. Pros, FACP* Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics *USA Registration
TEN YEAR WARRANTY ON DENTAL IMPLANTS
Implant reconstructive dentistry requires specialist training in prosthodontics and advaced surgical skills.
Achieving an aesthetic result with a dental implant restoration or prosthesis remains the most challenging task in implant dentistry requiring knowledge and skill in prosthodontics and oral surgery. There is no recognised specialty of implant dentistry although it is necessary to have advanced surgical training . Reconstructive dentistry falls within the specialty of prosthodontics.
The reason for the aesthetic difficulty is that tooth loss is accompanied by loss of bone and gum. Where the tissue loss is minor creative prosthodontics can achieve an aesthetic result. In moderate to severe cases, hard and soft tissue augmentation using bone and gum grafting procedures are necessary.
Comprehensively equipped surgical facilities are essential to success in implant dentistry. Equally important is the knowledge and skill required in prosthodontics to fabricate the restorations and prostheses to a high level of precision to ensure success.
Modern Cone Beam Computer Tomography imaging techniques and associated software allow the prosthodontist to analyse and manipulate 3D images of a patient's jaws to simulate implant placement and restoration design. This enable the prosthodontist to plan the surgical procedures before executing them.
More sophisitcated surgical procedures such as sinus elevation and bone grafting and mandibular nerve lateral repositioning techniques have benefitted greatly from computer simulation software.
Intravenous sedation can be provided by an anaesthesiologist at our clinic for those patients who would prefer to dream through the surgical procedures.
Along with tooth loss goes self-esteem and confidence. Implant dentistry can restore aesthetics as well as function. Studies have shown that a healthy teeth and an attractive smile can impove a person's confidence and success in social and business relationships.
Dr. Wright has 25 years of clinical experience practising dentistry in California and Canada. He is one of only a few American Board Certified Prosthodontists in the United Kingdom. Dr. Wright has 15 years experience in implant dentistry. We are celebrating our fifth year of practise in the UK.
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