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A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/health/17brod.html?_r=1&ref=science

"Ms Brody also created this blog to gather more insight from her readers. There are some very interesting perspectives from patients and doctors":

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/replacing-missing-chompers/

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Timothy J.

DDS

HACKER

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What are dental implants?

A.Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They act as an anchor for a replacement tooth or “crown” or a set of replacement teeth.

Q. Am I a candidate for a dental implant?

A. Implant patients are of all ages and implants may be the right choice for anyone missing one or more or even all of their teeth due to injury, disease or decay. They are especially practical for patients who can no longer wear removable dentures. We can determine if you are a candidate for dental implants after a careful evaluation of your dental and medical history.

Q. Are there different kinds of implants?

A. There are many shapes, sizes and brands of implants available. Dr. Tim is a credentialed implant dentist and will know which implant is the right one for you.

Q. Do I have enough bone?

A. It is important for a patient to have enough bone to support the implant. If you do not have enough bone, there are many safe and effective ways to correct bone deficiency. Dr. Tim will assiss this and advise you if additional bone material is needed.

Q. Will this take a long time?

A. Treatment time can vary greatly depending on your needs. Each situation needs a separate evaluation; Dr. Tim Hacker is able to give you an approximate timetable.

Q. Whom should I consult for my implant treatment?

A. The key is the implant dentist’s training, experience and credentials. Dr. Tim Hacker is an AAID and ABOI/ID credentialed dentist. This elite group includes general dentists, periodontists, prosthodontists and oral surgeons who perform the surgical and/or restorative procedures.

THE AAID CONNECTION (www.AAID.com):

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry is the world’s oldest professonal organization dedicated t the advancement of implant dentistry. The Academy’s goal is to maintain the highest standards of practice and education by supporting research and maintaining a forum for the exchange of comprehensive implant knowledge. AAID members are committed to superior patient care.

Established in 1951, AAID has more than 2,500 members around the globe. AAID maintains a standardized peer-reviewed examination process that awards the statuses of Associate Fellow and Fellow. AAID is also the sponsoring organization of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, which confers Diplomate status to eligible implant dentists following successful written and oral examinations.

AAID is the ONLY implant organization that offers court-protected credentials.

AAID credentials assure you that your implant dentist is experienced in many and varied types of implant treatment.