Local Dentist Earns Credential from American Academy of Implant Dentistry CHICAGO, IL. -- Peter  Zahedi, DMD, of San Rafael, CA, was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s at its 2019 Annual Meeting, which was held in Las Vegas, NV, October 23 – 26.  As one of 380 dentists who hold this distinguished membership, Dr. Zahedi is one of the leading experts in implant care. Doctor Zahedi maintains a dental practice at 905 Lincoln Ave, in San Rafael, CA, United States.

To qualify for Fellowship, an expert panel of implant dentists reviewed Dr. Zahedi’s professional and leadership credentials as well as commitment to excellence in implant dental practice and to the Academy's standards for ethics and patient welfare. Dr. Zahedi was required to document for review that he was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the certifying board that the Academy sponsors.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the only dental implant organization that offers credentials recognized by US state and federal courts as being bona fide.  Its membership, which exceeds 5,500, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in more than 60 other countries. For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, please visit www.aaid.com or www.aaid-implant.org or call the AAID at 312-335-1550.

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What to Know About Dental Implants for Seniors?

What to Know About Dental Implants for Seniors?

February 1, 2022

When you are at a certain age, it is normal to have doubts or questions on whether dental implants are right for you. You may also think of the success rate that you might have with implants based on your age factor. You may also wonder if dental implants work just as well for senior patients as they do for younger patients.

Luckily, dental implants are very effective and long-lasting in older age. They change older people’s lives for the better, improving their physical health and giving them confidence. So there is no age that is too old for dental implants.

Dental implants are screws or metal posts placed on your jaw bone to restore the function and health of your teeth. They are bonded on the jawbone to become a base for your artificial teeth, called crowns. An abutment that serves as a connector is placed on the dental implant to hold the crown. The crown is custom-made to fit your teeth and match their color.

They are used to restore missing, broken, discolored, or chipped teeth. They are also used when you do not want to replace your teeth with dentures, crowns, or bridges.

Dental implants are among the safest, strongest, and most predictable cosmetic dental procedures. Some of the most used types of dental implant available at San Rafael Dentistry may include mini implants and all-on-4 dental implants.

Mini Dental Implants

Mini dental implants are like regular implants but a bit smaller. It comprises a one-peace screw less than 3mm in diameter and has a ball-shaped end that protrudes from the jawbone.

Mini implants are placed using less invasive techniques than traditional dental implants. They are put over the gum surface when placed into the jawbone, while conventional implants are placed beneath the gums.

The placement of the mini dental implants is less involved; hence they require less time to receive. Your dentist at our dental implants in San Rafael can place the mini implants in one visit using local anesthesia.

Mini implants are used in cases where conventional dental implants cannot be used. This is when you don’t have:

  • Enough time to go for multiple appointments
  • Enough jawbone for a full-sized implant
  • The ability to go for an invasive surgery

All-on- 4 Dental Implants

All-on-4 dental implants are a combination of different dental technologies and methods that provide a solid and secure replacement of teeth. This replacement method is more reliable and stable than the traditional methods such as dentures.

The all-on 4 uses a set of dental implants embedded in your jaw to provide a solid and firm platform that holds the set of the replacement teeth in place. This is why they are often also known as implant-supported dentures.

The dental implants used in all-on-4 treatment procedures are different from those of normal dental implants, designed only to replace an individual tooth. The portion of the implant affixed inside the jawbone is essentially the same, but the top of the exposed portion replaces the artificial tooth of a regular implant.

These four types of dental implants are meant to provide a physical connection between the jawbone and the artificial teeth. These teeth have a matching set of four receptacles on the sides. This solid, physical connection between the new teeth and implants provides a more natural feeling for the patient when they have the teeth on, especially when talking or chewing.

The four dental implants used to provide secure support are strategically positioned on your jawbone. This is done after a physical examination and analysis at our dental implants near you to ensure that the implant is placed effectively. This is to achieve the best-desired results.

They are arranged in such a way that two are placed near the front of the mouth in a nearly vertical alignment. The other two are inserted towards the back of the mouth, in the molar teeth. They are usually placed at a steeper angle to provide greater support and stability as they are more in contact with the jaw bone.

Once the four implants are securely in place, they can now be used immediately, thus providing a fast recovery time. As a result, one can now return to your daily routines.

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