How to Choose a Dental Implant Dentist
Dental implants are a prevalent choice for patients hoping to restore their teeth and makeover their smiles. Countless professional dentists provide dental implant surgery, so how do you know which to choose for your procedure?
Here is our guide on how to choose an implant dentist.
Dental Qualifications
To be a great dental implant dentist, you need more than just a professional dentistry qualification. Assessing candidacy, determining the location for the placement of implants, and performing the procedure requires expert knowledge and understanding.
When doing your research, you should ask them about where they did their dental implant training. You should also ask if they are a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), and the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI). Certification would suggest that the dentist has demonstrated the required standard of knowledge, ability, and proficiency in implant dentistry, which is tested via a rigorous examination process.
Dental Experience
It may be a cliché, but there is no substitute for experience. Regardless of how long a dentist spends studying dental implants until they put their knowledge into practice, they cannot develop the skill and expertise to make them a true master of their trade. We always recommend choosing a dentist with a combination of professional qualifications and experience in whatever dental procedure you want.
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Building rapport and a relationship with your dentist is essential to feeling confident in their abilities to deliver a high-quality procedure with an exemplary level of customer care.
A great dentist will be happy to spend time speaking to you about your requirements and answer any questions that you may have about the procedure. We know sometimes it can be challenging to think of questions on the spot, so we’ve included some suggestions below.
- Where did you do your dental implant training?
- How many dental implant procedures have you performed?
- What is your success rate?
- What steps are involved in the process, and who undertakes each one?
- What should I expect during the procedure in terms of discomfort and recovery time?
- What type of anesthesia will you use?
- Can I be sedated for the procedure?
- What treatment plan would you recommend for me and why?
- What are the benefits and risks involved?
- What costs are involved, and what payment plans can you offer?
Are you considering dental implant surgery? Would you like to find out more information about the process? Get in touch with our friendly and experienced team, who will be happy to help you.
