What Is a Dental Implant Professional?

Dental implant surgery ranks among the most exciting and relatively new procedures. So, it is not surprising to see an increase in the number of people who get this procedure done. Today, surgeons perform this surgery all over the world. That is why patients call them by many titles. Whether you refer to this individual as a surgeon or a maxillofacial surgeon, you will love the outcome.

What requirements does a surgeon need to perform dental implant surgery?

Anyone who wants to get dental implants needs to understand that a conventional dentist does not perform this type of surgery. Rather, surgeons must finish the right education before they can offer this service. Thanks to advances in the field of dentistry, implant surgery is not as complicated as before. Even so, for a positive outcome, people need to look for a surgeon who got the appropriate education. As for a patient’s experience, this makes a huge difference.

Educational requirements

Someone interested in dental implant surgery should never choose just any surgeon. Instead, they need to confirm that a candidate has the correct education. For starters, anyone who performs this surgery is already a licensed dentist. That means finishing four years of college to earn a bachelor’s degree as an undergraduate. Along with that, a dentist spends four years in dental school to earn an Associate Fellow AAID.

During that phase, a dentist must complete a minimum of 300 hours of postdoctoral education that focuses on implant dentistry. Not only that, but a dentist needs at least one year of practice for this dental field. After meeting all the requirements, the dentist moves on. At that point, the individual’s credentials include licensing and either an Associate Fellow of AAID or Diplomate of ABOI/ID.

The next step involves the Fellow of AAID phase of the education process. Here are two examples of what this entails. The dentist must complete at least 400 hours of postdoctoral or continuing education. Again, this is specific to implant dentistry. Also, a dentist needs a minimum of five years of practice in this field. Finally, a dentist can pursue the highest level of education.

For many dentists, becoming a Diplomate of ABOI/ID is the ultimate goal. As expected, it takes a lot of work to complete this phase. For instance, a dentist must earn the credentials to perform oral and maxillofacial surgery. Completing at least two years of a Graduate of Dental Implantology is another criterium. With everything combined, it is easy to understand why so many people prefer someone who is a Diplomate of ABOI/ID.

What a dental implant professional can do

Dental implants are permanent solutions to tooth loss. Titanium rods merge with the jawbone and gum tissue. This provides strength and stability to the person’s bite. The dental implant professional can provide a new smile to those who need it.

Tooth loss distorts a person’s appearance. The dentist can bring back a person’s intact dentition with sturdy titanium rods and porcelain crowns. The dentist will match the prosthesis with the patient’s natural teeth. The color and texture will be the same. The transformation will be discreet.

Dental gaps can be painful. The neighboring teeth shift and loosen. This makes eating painful. Temporary dentures can restore the missing teeth for a while, but this can result in pain as well. A dentist can fill the dental gaps with stable artificial teeth. These restorations can relieve the pain in chewing and biting.

Dentists can help improve the patient’s speech. They can help the patient pronounce words properly. Implants can provide a convenient dental replacement to those who suffer from tooth loss. Caring for these restorations is like caring for natural teeth. Regular dental cleanings can help maintain them for decades.

Implant professionals can improve a person’s dental health and general health. Painless eating and drinking allow a person to absorb the right nutrients. The right nutrition makes the body healthier. This also makes the body’s immunity stronger, which reduces the person’s risk for any type of infection.

You deserve a qualified dental implant professional

Regardless of why you do not like your teeth, there is a good chance that dental implant surgery is the right solution. Again, make sure you select a surgeon that possesses the skills required. Remember, a surgeon does not need Diplomate of ABOI/ID credentials for this. However, if you want someone with years of experience under their belt, this is the way to go.

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