An Implantologist is a dentist specializing in placing dental implants—artificial tooth roots inserted into the jawbone to support replacement teeth. These specialists are trained to evaluate patients for dental implants, perform the surgical placement of the implants, and provide follow-up care to ensure the success of the procedure. Their primary focus is on restoring missing teeth using dental implants and related procedures.
Dental implantologists are highly skilled in tooth restoration and are categorized under prosthodontists. Achieving this title requires about two years of specialized study, including 300 hours of implant dentistry education.
Dr. Lee, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (D.D.S.), specializes in dental implants and treats conditions related to the face, jaws, mouth, and neck. Maxillofacial Surgeons are trained in both dentistry and medicine, and they undergo extensive training in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which includes procedures such as corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma treatment, cleft lip and palate repair, and surgical treatment of oral diseases and conditions. Their scope of practice is broader than that of an Implantologist, as they also handle complex surgical procedures involving the face and jaw, in addition to dental implant surgeries.
Choosing the right implantologist is crucial for the success of dental implants. Ensure you consult a highly skilled specialist if you are a suitable candidate.
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Ideally, any oral surgeon can replace your tooth with dental implants. However, at Alpine Dental Implant, we encourage patients to find the most suitable dental experts for specific treatments. When you choose to replace your teeth with dental implants, the following are reasons why you must have an implantologist near you perform the procedure:
