Why Choose a Periodontist for Implants?

Are you considering getting dental implants? The success of your oral health and investment rests upon the skill and experience of your provider. At The Center for Advanced Periodontal and Implant Therapy, we offer everything from gum disease treatment to dental implant placement, but why choose a periodontist for implants as opposed to a general dentist?

Specialist Training

Compared to a general dentist, periodontists attend an additional 2-3 years of dental school to specialize in surgical procedures, cosmetic periodontal procedures, and advanced dental implant therapy. In fact, many cosmetic dentists still refer their dental implant patients to a specialist, such as a periodontist, for the placement of dental implants.

To become a board-certified dental implant expert, periodontists complete extensive training in surgical placement, bone grafting, and detailed care of the soft tissues surrounding both dental implants and natural teeth. Those experts then complete numerous cases and supporting documents to outline their method of care and present it to the credentialing board, where they are reviewed by a network of peers. Only select providers qualify for board-certified status.

When you choose a periodontist to replace your missing teeth, you gain access to specialized training that far exceeds that of elective additional education outside of conventional dental school. You can feel confident knowing that both your current and future smile are in the best hands possible.

What is a Periodontist?

Periodontists are one of the ADA recognized dental specialists who focus on the management of tissues surrounding the roots of teeth. “Perio-” means “around” and “dont-“ refers to teeth. As such, you would see a periodontist if you were experiencing oral inflammation in the gums around teeth, bone loss, advanced gum disease, need a bone or gum graft, or in this case, if you’re getting dental implants.

Most people associate periodontists with the treatment of gum disease (periodontal disease, or periodontitis.) They are often the last line of defense when it comes to preserving natural teeth being impacted from bone loss or infected soft tissues.

Because of their acute understanding of all hard and soft tissues surrounding the roots of teeth, periodontists are also some of the best experts to see for dental implant placement. Implants are essentially artificial tooth roots that when set into the jaw, integrate and become a permanent part of your oral anatomy. As a complex procedure, implant installation is often referred to more specialized providers, be they periodontists, oral surgeons, or prosthodontists.

Advanced Technology and Resources

Periodontists offer their patients a higher level of dental implant services, especially for someone who might not otherwise qualify for dental implant treatment. Typically, their offices are equipped with specialized technology and instruments for expanded, specialized treatment that isn’t found in a family dental practice. Particularly treatment of periodontal disease and implant therapy.

Since our Los Angeles implant practice is fitted with advanced resources for the diagnosis, treatment, and planning of implant care, we’re able to arrange a wider variety of implant solutions than the typical dental office. These investments ensure a comfortable and efficient experience for each patient, as it is not necessary to refer you back and forth between other dental providers during your implant therapy.

Wider Variety of Implant Treatments

If you’re considering dental implant treatment, it may be possible to get a basic single tooth dental implant with your general dental provider. However, if you’re looking at complex therapies such as full mouth reconstruction, All-on-4 implants, teeth in a day, Zygomatic implants, or implant-supported bridges, it’s usually best to see a specialist. Simply because implant experts provide complex implant therapy on an everyday basis and are equipped to take on the complexities that these services may present.

Since periodontists implement various implant services every week, they can easily advise patients on the best implant treatment for their situation. Maybe one option isn’t appropriate, but another one is. At the very least, you have more choices to pick from instead of one specific implant procedure.

A Better Diagnosis for Your Smile

Not only do advanced resources improve patient comfort and treatment success rates, but it also ensures that the current patient has access to the best possible solutions for their smile’s needs. The advanced training of periodontists over general dentists ensures a “second opinion” so to say, for someone that may have previously been told they cannot get implants. While it may be true a general practice cannot place dental implants in every scenario, a periodontist specializes in even the most complex of cases and has added resources a family dentist does not. The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options become even more diverse when you select a periodontist office for implant therapy.

If your provider doesn’t have access to the same equipment or skill base as our periodontist, they may advise you that dental implant treatment isn’t an option. Fortunately, our Los Angeles expert can take on even the most complex of cases!

Your Investment Lasts a Lifetime

One of the biggest advantages of investing in dental implants is that they can last for the rest of your life. As such, you want the treatment done correctly and to the best of your provider’s ability. Something as complex as multi-tooth implant treatment or an All-on-4 procedure needs to be just right, otherwise, you’ll be left struggling with it for decades to come.

Choosing to work with a periodontist will add protective safeguards against possible complications. For example, if you have bone loss in your jaw bone and need a bone graft, our Los Angeles periodontist can incorporate that into your existing implant case. Or if you need a sinus lift and graft to create space for the implant to be installed, everything is completed in the same location.

New Patient? Visit Our Board Certified Dental Implants Expert

Searching for a dental specialist with advanced training in dental implants? Treating periodontal disease isn’t our only specialty! We offer comprehensive dental implant surgery and restoration in Los Angeles. Contact The Center for Advanced Periodontal and Implant Therapy today to reserve your new patient consultation.

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