Dr. Patel
Periodontist
The training that Dr. Patel has received has given him a wide range of experience in treating advanced periodontal disease, complicated extractions of teeth, placement of dental implants, bone regenerative procedures, as well as in periodontal plastic surgery/cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Pooria Fallah
Periodontist
Dr. Fallah received his DDS degree in 2009 and subsequently completed his residency program in Periodontics at New York University College of Dentistry in 2015. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics in 2016 and has been practicing periodontics in private practice in Dallas since 2015.
Dr. Husain
Periodontist
Dr. Husain is proficient in dental surgical procedures involving bone and soft tissue grafting, dental implant placement, minimally invasive LANAP and other laser procedures, and treating chronic periodontal diseases.
Dr. Li
Periodontist
Dr. Li is a Board-Certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. A Diplomate is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty, demonstrating a comprehensive mastery of all phases of periodontal disease and treatment and in the placement of dental implants.
Dr. Sheppard
Periodontist
Dr. Sheppard has been in private practice since 2004. She takes pride in providing her patients with the highest quality care using the latest technology and using a patient centered approach. In 2005, she co-founded The Northwest Society of Women Dentists, an organization for women who were often also business owners.
Why Consider a Dental Implant?
Patients who are missing a tooth or multiple teeth will benefit from having dental implants placed. Your smile is a terribly undervalued asset. It is the basic foundation for your personality. A healthy smile will impact your self-esteem and your self-confidence. Beyond the visual perception of your smile, missing teeth can also cause other health issues if left untreated, including the following:
- Aged appearance: As the jawbone begins to atrophy, your face can begin to sink and sag, making you appear older than you are.
- Difficulty eating: Depending upon where your missing tooth/teeth are located, you may find it difficult or be unable to enjoy certain foods as your ability to chew properly may be diminished. This in turn can result in digestion issues, such as acid reflux.
- Jawbone loss: A missing tooth or teeth left untreated for too long is the leading cause of jawbone loss. Teeth play a unique role in supporting and stimulating the jawbone. If the jawbone does not receive this support and stimulation for too long, it will begin to atrophy.
- Shifting: When one or more teeth are missing, shifting can be significantly accelerated and create a domino effect that impacts the entire bite.
- Malocclusion: When a patient’s bite has become compromised due to shifting, a range of issues related to this malocclusion can develop, such as TMJD, loss of additional teeth, tooth sensitivity, muscle pain, headaches, and more.
- Speech difficulties: Patients who have a missing tooth or teeth often find they develop difficulty pronouncing certain words, and may also experience involuntary spitting, whistling, or slurring when speaking.
The Dental Implant Process
If dental implants can work for you, it will be necessary to schedule an initial consultation. At that time, we will examine the overall health of your teeth and gums, review your medical history, and then decide what treatment options will be best for your unique needs.
If dental implants will be indeed be suitable for your situation the first step is to confirm the decision by taking x-rays to appraise the density of your jawbone. Then the procedure begins with a local anesthesia numbing your gums. Once properly numbed, your trained periodontist will create a small incision in your gum to allow access to your jawbone. Then the periodontist will drill a small hole in the jawbone into which the titanium post will be placed. At this point a temporary restoration will be placed, which is to be worn until your jawbone has sufficient time to grow around that-implant, which sometimes takes several months. This process (osseointegration), or the fusing of the titanium post to the jawbone, determines the strength and durability of the dental implant and it is particularly important. Once complete, the abutment or extension is then added, and the permanent artificial crown is affixed to the abutment. And just like that you have a healthy smile that brings back your confidence.
Two exceptions to this simple procedure might be if you need to have a tooth extracted prior to starting or if the x-ray shows that some bone grafting to the jawbone is necessary prior to attempting to place the titanium post.
What exactly is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are a single surgical component that connect a dental prosthesis, a ceramic or porcelain artificial crown, to the jawbone. Dental implants have as of late become the new gold standard in the health industry for patients who are missing teeth and would prefer something more permanent than a removable set of artificial teeth.
Dental Implants consist of the following three parts:
- Base: A Screw post made of titanium, which is unique in its ability to fuse to the bone. This provides a stable base for the implants
- Abutment (connector): It joins the prosthesis, or crown, to the implant, or post
- Crown: The visible artificial tooth part of the implant, typically made of porcelain or other ceramic material to match the natural look of your surrounding teeth
Costs Associated with Dental Implants
A number of factors can impact the final cost of having a dental implant or implants, such as the severity of your case, any associated procedures that will necessary prior to or along with treatment, the number of visits, as well as your insurance plan.
The ROOT Periodontal team is committed to helping you complete necessary paperwork, schedule appointments, and answer any and all questions you have concerning billing. For patients who have insurance plans, we do request you submit medical/dental insurance information with your New Patient Paperwork to expedite this process.
Please note: to reduce the costs while still ensuring that we can provide the highest level of care, we have the following financial polices:
- We accept Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express
- Full payment is due after services rendered
- Payment plan options are available via www.CareCredit.com
Dental Implants and Proper Aftercare
Following your dental implant placement, stick to a soft food diet for two weeks, slowly reintroducing harder foods as the healing progresses. There are no additional aftercare instructions you will need to follow after this temporary modification of your diet, although it is important to continue practicing good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing at least once daily. It is also important, while you are brushing, to practice proper techniques and continue scheduling regular checkups with your periodontist every six months. With the maintaining of a consistent, preventative oral health care routine, you will significantly reduce your risk of developing any additional periodontal issues, your dental implants will not need to be replaced, and you can continue enjoying a healthy smile for an extended period of time.
Schedule a Dental Implants Frisco TX Visit Today
At ROOT™ Periodontal and Implant Center at 6340 Preston Rd in Frisco, TX, we take your oral health seriously. By being consistent with regular visits you will maintain the health of your teeth and gums. It will also improve your overall health, and by maintaining a healthy smile it will do wonders for your overall well-being.
Learn more about dental implants frisco tx by scheduling a consultation with our friendly staff at 469-489-7668. We will help you decide if dental implants will work for you.