Why A Prosthodontist is the Right Specialist to Place Your Dental Implants

Dental implants are often the best solution for restoring function, aesthetics, and oral health when replacing missing teeth. However, choosing the right specialist to perform your implant procedure is just as important as deciding to get implants in the first place. While oral surgeons and some general dentists offer dental implant placement, a prosthodontist is uniquely trained to consider the aesthetic result and is highly skilled in implant placement.

What is a Prosthodontist?

A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed three additional years of advanced training beyond dental school. Their expertise lies in occlusion and restoring and replacing teeth, including complex cases that require a deep understanding of aesthetics, function, and jaw biomechanics. Their specialty training makes prosthodontists the ideal specialists for dental implant placement and tooth restoration.

Why Choose a Prosthodontist for Dental Implants?

Expertise in Both Placement and Restoration

Unlike some specialists who only focus on placing implants, prosthodontists have comprehensive knowledge of both implant surgery and the final restoration process. Prosthodontists ensure the implant is positioned correctly during surgery relative to the final outcome, functionally and aesthetically, to support a crown, bridge, or denture while looking and feeling natural.

Advanced Training in Complex Cases

Some dental implant procedures are straightforward. However, many others require intricate planning due to bone loss, bite alignment, or cosmetic concerns. Prosthodontists are trained to handle even the most challenging cases, including full-mouth reconstructions, severe bone loss, and patients with previous dental issues.

Aesthetic and Functional Excellence

The goal of dental implants is not just to replace missing teeth but to restore a beautiful and functional smile. Dr. Spitz is skilled in creating restorations that match your natural teeth in shape, size, and color, ensuring that your implants blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile and are in harmony with your facial features.

Comprehensive Treatment Planning

Prosthodontists specialize in full-mouth rehabilitation, taking a global approach to implant placement, considering a variety of factors, including:

• Bite alignment to prevent future dental problems
• Gum health to ensure long-term implant success
• Jawbone structure for optimal implant stability
• Patients’ desire for their final look

This detailed planning reduces complications and improves long-term success rates.

Use of Advanced Technology

As a prosthodontist, Dr. Spitz uses advanced digital technology to enhance precision and accuracy during implant placement. 3D imaging and digital scans create precise implant positioning, computer-guided implant surgery ensures minimally invasive procedures, and custom-designed restorations create a natural appearance.

These innovations lead to better results, faster recovery, and improved patient comfort.

Long-Term Maintenance and Follow-Up Care

Dental implants are an investment in your overall oral health. Prosthodontists place implants and provide long-term care and maintenance to ensure their durability. They monitor your implants over time and address any concerns before any issues arise.

When choosing a specialist to place your dental implant placement, ask about the final outcome and how the implant placement is considered before surgery.  Dr. Spitz’s training and 28 years of expertise make him the best choice for anyone seeking thoughtful implant placement. If you’re considering dental implants, call Smileboston at Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry office Phone Number 617-277-4100 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Spitz today.