What does an Implantologist do?

An oral health professional who performs dental implants.

Why would you see a maxillofacial surgeon?

They treat children who are born with or develop deformities of their skull or face including cleft lip/palate. In addition to performing surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgeons also deal with the non-surgical management of conditions such as facial pain, oral mucosal disease and infections.

Does an endodontist do oral surgery?

Endodontics deals strictly with diseases and injuries dealing with the pulp of the tooth. An endodontist is a specialist in root canal treatments and endodontic therapy of all sorts. An oral surgeon, also called a maxillofacial surgeon, specializes in procedures dealing with the mouth, jaw, and even the whole face.

Is a maxillofacial surgeon a dentist?

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. Their training involves a four year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four year hospital surgical residency program.

How do I become an Implantologist?

Here’s a summary of the qualifications for each credential

1. Graduate of Dental Implantology Program a minimum of 2 years in length.
2. Board certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics or prosthodontics.
3. Non-Board-certified specialist.
4. General Dentist.
5. Associate Fellow or Fellow of the AAID.

What is oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

Maxillofacial surgeons, sometimes called oral and maxillofacial surgeons, are trained to handle a wide variety of conditions and injuries that affect the head, neck, mouth, jaw, and face.

What is the difference between oral surgery and maxillofacial?

Maxillofacial surgery is a more advanced form of oral surgery. A maxillofacial surgeon can do everything an oral surgeon can do, and much more besides. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon holds a medical degree and has extensive training in dental medicine.

Do maxillofacial surgeons go to medical school?

Typical training for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon includes: Two to four years undergraduate study (BS, BA, or equivalent degrees). Four years dental study (DMD, BDent, DDS or BDS). Four to six years residency training (six years includes two additional years for acquiring a medical degree).

What does an endodontist do besides root canals?

In addition to providing root canal therapy, endodontics dentist specialties include surgery to fix a tooth that didn’t completely heal after a root canal. They can also perform apicoectomies, which are surgeries that extract the tip of a tooth’s roots.

Does endodontist do implants?

Endodontists receive additional implant training as part of their endodontic graduate program. Implants have been part of Commission on Dental Accreditation Accreditation Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Endodontics since 1974.

How many years does it take to be a maxillofacial surgeon?

Is implantology a specialty?

Many of us who practice implant dentistry have received Diplomate status from the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID). The ABOI/ID is a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Dental Specialties (ABDS).

What is the difference between an oral surgeon and a maxillofacial surgeon?

All maxillofacial surgeons are also oral surgeons, but not all oral surgeons are maxillofacial surgeons. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon has more advanced medical training than an oral surgeon and has the knowledge and certification to perform more procedures in more areas of the face.

What does an oral implantologist do?

A dental expert or specialist who can perform a dental implant surgery is known as an implantologist. Find out more about what an oral implantologist does and how you can find one that’s right for your teeth. Why Do You Need a Specialist?

What type of dentist do I See to install a dental implant?

Dental implants are intimately connected with your gum tissues and underlying bone, so periodontists are an excellent choice to help you install your implant. It’s worth noting that both periodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons have specialized training in the field of implant surgery.

Why choose Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Utah?

The professionals at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Utah are fully trained and board certified in the practice of oral surgery and related treatment protocols. We have years of experience successfully serving patients in the greater Salt Lake City area. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our expert oral surgeons today.