San Diego Dental Implants doctors
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Douglas Decker, DDS
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
2533 EL Cajon Boulevard, San Diego |
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James D. Salazar, DDS
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
6902 Navajo Road , San Diego |
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Rod Strober, DDS
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
3330 3rd Ave. Ste. 302, San Diego |
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Shirin Dorin, DDS
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
280 RiverView Parkway Building 280 Suite 602, Santee |
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Sam J. Halabo, DMD
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
239 F Street, Chula Vista |
Recent Answers
I am ready to get implants for my congenitally missing lateral incisors. My gaps, #s 7 & 10, were considered too small for implants a few years ago. Now I have two surgeons that say that they could put implants in my space. I want to know which procedure and type of surgeon would best suit my case? I have an Oral Surgeon and a General Dentist (with an Implant Specialty) both willing to do my surgery. The procedures they would do differ.
One of the main factors for a dental implant to look very natural in a smile is the gum tissue surrounding the implant /tooth. When I am dealing with implants in the esthetic zone (smile) I prefer to have the implants placed by a periodontist. A periodontist is a dental specialist that specializes in gum health. I would recommend that you ask your dentist for a referral to a periodontist that can show you before and after photos of implant restorations in the esthetic zone. You should also make sure that your dentist is trained in cosmetic dentistry and has his or her own smile photo for you to review. The largest organization for cosmetic dentistry is the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and they have may great resources for the general public. Do your homework at AACD.com. Good luck on a beautiful smile!!
What is the procedure for MRI scans and people who have titanium dental implants?
Titanium implants should be no problem with an MRI. An MRI uses a powerful magnet to scan the human body. It is a problem with things containing ferrous metals(i.e. iron and steel). Implants and the restorative materials on them typically contain non-ferrous materials only( titanium,gold,platinum, etc.) The one possible area might be if you have a removable prosthesis that uses magnets for retention. It is probably a good idea to take out any removable prostheses(dentures,bridges,etc.) before an MRI and leave them outside the MRI room.
