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John
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Frequently Asked Questions
1.
How long have you been in practice?
I have been practicing Dentistry and Prosthodontics in
the Fort Lauderdale area since 1979. I began in an office
on East Commercial Blvd. for 10 years, moved to an office
behind the Galleria Mall for 5 years, and I have been at
my present location at the North West corner of Federal
Hwy. and Oakland Park for 14 years now.
2. What is a Prosthodontist?
A Prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the
esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth, restoring
optimum appearance and function to your smile.
Prosthodontics is one of the nine specialties recognized
by the American Dental Association. My Prosthodontic
training is four years of dental school, two years of
intensive classroom and laboratory training. Areas of
dentistry covered included; crowns, bridges, dentures,
cosmetics, temporo-mandibular joint function and dental
implants, traumatic injuries, congentital or birth
anomalies, snoring, and sleep disorders, and oral cancer
reconstruction. Prosthodontists are masters of complete
oral rehabilitation. Additionally, I have taken a two
year hospital based General Dentistry Residency Program.
A Prosthodontist will usually treat the more difficult
dental problems such as people who ae missing many teeth,
or have significant functional or aesthetic problems.
3. Why would I need a Prosthodontist?
A Prosthodontist provides an extremely higi level of care
for patients who are missing teeth or have significant
damage to their existing teeth. While the general
practitioner is capable of handling most simple crown and
bridge procedures, when it comes to restoring an entire
arch or the whole mouth, the Prosthodontist is indicated
for this difficult and complex type of dental treatment.
Patients contemplating dental implants or major changes
in their appearance should consult with a Prosthodontist
to assure that they are gaining the best possible care
for their dentition.These difficult treatments require
the expertise that is only available by a trained
Prosthodontist. Rigorous training and experience provide
Prosthodontists with the special understanding of the
dynamics of the smile, the preservation of a healthy
mouth, and the dreation of tooth replacements. Serving as
the "architect" of a dental treatment plan,
Prosthodontists collaborate with general dentists,
specialists and other health professionals to develop
solutions to your dental concerns.
4. What is a crown and is it different from a
cap?
A crown is a complete covering of a tooth to restore
function ad/or esthetics. A cap is a term that means the
same as a crown. Crowns can be made from several
different materials including porcelain fused to a metal
base, all procelain, porcelain fused to a zirconimum base
and all metal. Metals used in my practice are limited to
gold or gold alloys. We have a dental laboratory on
premisis that fabricates these for us to my exact
specifications.
5. What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a replacement for a tooth root.
Implants are placed using a minor surgical procedure,
ususlly in the office. The implant then needs to have a
tooth or fixed bridge replaced on top of the implant to
make it function like a tooth. Implants can also be used
to stabilize removable dental appliances like dentures or
partial dentures.
6. Is there a specialty of Implantology?
No ... there is no specialty of Implantology and anyone
who tells you they are a specialist in this field should
be avoided. Right now, we have specialists in Oral
Surgery, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics who place
dental implants. You should look for someone who is very
experienced with dental implants and who has undergone a
great deal of training throughout the years. It is also a
good idea to utilize someone who works with dental
implants quite a bit on a day to day basis.
7. How much do implants cost?
The important thing here is get the information on ALL of
the costs associated with the dental implants. Fees vary
tremendously and you have to know what you are paying for
and what kind of warrenties are available to you for the
work that will be performed. Make sure that your dentist
sits down with you and discusses all of the fees
you will incur. If you have two dentists who will be
working with you (one placing your implants and one
restoring them) make sure you know what both of their
fees will be, and make sure that you know who is
responsible for what.
8. What is a veneer?
A veneer, as the name implies, is a thin covering of a
tooth, usually just on the visible side, to correct
esthetics. It minimizes the amount of tooth removal as
compared to a crown when correcting shape, function or
color of a tooth is indicated.
9. Do you accept insurance?
Our practice accepts all insurance that allows a patient
to choose the provider of their choice. We are a fee for
service office. All fees are collected before or at the
time of service. As a courtesy to our patients, we submit
all claims on their behalf, including any x-rays,
narratives from the doctor, etc., to insure you quickly
receive the maximum benefits allowed by your insurance
company.
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