4 Reasons You Should Visit a Periodontist for Implant Placement

As dental implant supported tooth replacement gains popularity, more general dentists are offering these services for their patients. However, this is not necessarily the best option to ensure you receive the quality of care you need to achieve successful dental implant placement and restoration. Many patients assume this means they should visit an oral surgeon for dental implant placement, and for some, this is the best option. Periodontists, dentists who specialize in treatments of the supportive oral bone and soft tissue, are also practitioners who can provide safe, comfortable, effective dental implant placement.

1 – Advanced Training & Education

The first and perhaps most obvious reason you should consider visiting a periodontist for dental implant placement is the advanced training and education required to achieve the status of periodontal specialist. Most periodontists complete one or more additional years of specialized training beyond that required of general dentists, and part of this advanced training will include hands on experience with implant placement.

2 – Greater Experience with Implant Placement

While a general dentist may perform a few implant placement procedures a year, periodontists often perform the same number in a week. This gives them significantly greater experience with the implant placement process and allows them to more efficiently and effectively place implant posts.

3 – Knowledge of Potential Complications & Risks

This advanced training and greater experience also gives periodontists a better understanding of the potential complications and risks associated with this treatment process. That means if complications do arise, your skilled periodontist should be able to address the issue and complete the placement process. In many cases, dentists need to stop your implant placement surgery and refer you to a specialist if these complications arise.

4 – Keeping Gums Healthy

One of the leading causes of implant failure is perioimplantitis. This is an advanced form of gum disease that affects patients with dental implants. Luckily, periodontists are skilled in providing advanced care for those patients suffering from gum disease, and they can partner with you to ensure your gums are healthy before, during, and after your dental implant placement, creating a solid foundation for successful implant supported tooth replacement.

Meet Dr. Davis

At Adirondack Periodontics, Dr. Gordon Davis, offers patients a wide range of treatment options to renew oral health for gum disease sufferers, replace missing teeth with an in implant supported tooth replacement, and even cosmetically enhance your smile with gum recontouring services. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of visiting a periodontist for certain dental treatments or schedule an appointment with our Plattsburgh team, give us a call today. We look forward to helping you with your implant tooth replacement plan or any other periodontal services.