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When it comes to deciding on which dentist to go to for dental implant treatment, it always amazes us to learn how little consideration gets put into such an important decision. In fact, many people put more thought into where they will eat lunch on any given day, than what they put into researching the person who will be in charge of their oral health. It’s important that our implant patients understand that not all dental implant providers are equally experienced, and there are some important questions you should ask your potential dentist before agreeing to undergo treatment with them.
What certifications does your dentist have?
There are many different organizations and training programs that implant dentists can participate in that can help them obtain the best education in the procedure. Oftentimes, in order to join these organizations, it’s required that the dentist take a variety of courses or exams that will fully test their knowledge, in regards to treatment with dental implants. Having these certifications is a great achievement, and reflects well on their success rate with implants.
How long has your dentist been placing dental implants?
Dental implant technology has greatly improved over the last 10 years as new techniques are being discovered that can make them much easier to place. With all these new technologies, it’s important that dentists take continuing education courses to remain up-to-date with the current standard of implant treatment.
Dr. Mortensen has been placing dental implants for over thirty years now. He also dedicates himself to more than 50 hours of continuing education courses in order to keep his skills sharp and new.
Does your implant dentist conduct an examination during the consultation?
Some patients may not be fully prepared to receive dental implants right away. In fact, there are a variety of different conditions that can interfere with the implant process, resulting in the implant failing. to heal or osseointegrate. In order to prevent this from happening, an implant dentist will usually perform a thorough examination of each patient’s oral health before agreeing to place implants for them.
During the initial implant consultation with Dr. Mortensen, he checks each patient to make sure that they fulfill the requirements needed to be a good candidate for dental implants. He also takes this time to address any remaining questions or concerns you may have remaining about the treatment.
Choose Dr. Mortensen For Your Dental Implant Treatment
Here at Andrew G. Mortensen, DDS, we are equipped with the knowledge and experience required to ensure that you receive the best possible treatment and care during your dental implant treatment. We recommend that our patients pursue treatment with dental implants over other teeth restoration treatments as only dental implants can provide results that are comfortable, stable, and reliable. If you would like to schedule your own dental implant consultation, we encourage you to contact our practice today.
