Questions to Ask An Implant Dentist In Pittsburgh

Questions to Ask An Implant Dentist In Pittsburgh


Top Questions to Ask Your Implant Dentist

1. Is Your Implant Dentist A Board Certified Specialist?

It is known, and you probably have seen in your research, that any dentist with a diploma can legally place dental implants. But an implant specialist has additional surgical training because he or she remained in school for 3 or more years compared to a standard dentist to learn the proper skills in placing dental implants. Dental specialty boards require high standards of training and performance in order for a dentist to be certified by them. Successful applicants of this certification receive additional diplomas in their specialty. Once a dentist becomes “board-certified” they can then receive “diplomate” status in their particular specialties. This requires additional rigorous testing that must be passed from the specialty board. Periodontists, like Dr. Katherine L. Roll and Dr. Kelly B. Williams, take two to three years of residency training after four years of dental school. Drs. Roll and Williams are recognized as Top Periodontists in Pittsburgh, and are a Board-Certified Diplomats for the American Academy of Periodontology.

2. How Long Has Your Dentist Been Placing Dental Implants?

3. How Many Dental Implants Does He or She Place A Year?

4. What Is Their Training In Dental Implants?


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5. Does Your Implant Specialist Show You Before and After Photos of Cases That They Have Done?

Anyone can show you a picture in a dental journal or in a textbook. The best implant dentists routinely photograph and document their cases to learn, teach and brag. Yes, that’s right, to brag. Here at Pinnacle Center – Dental Implants & Periodontics, we love all of our success stories and show them proudly. Ask your dentist to see actual cases before you choose them as your implant dentist. (See OUR SUCCESS STORIES)

6. Can You See A List of The Continuing Education Courses That Your Dentist Has Taken In The Past 12 to 24 Months?

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7. Does Your Dentist Offer A Comprehensive Initial Exam Prior To Diagnosis and Treatment?

A dentist that only looks at your missing tooth or teeth is not interested in your long-term dental health or success of your dental implants. You should always make sure your initial exam includes the following evaluations:

  • An oral cancer screening
  • Examination of the health of your gums
  • A complete bite evaluation including patterns of looseness, tooth wear and overall bite function.
  • TMJ function
  • Adequate size and shape of the bone and adequate amounts of gum tissue in the area of the proposed implant

8. How Many Dental Implants Does The Dentist Keep On Hand?

9. Does The Dentist Have The Latest Technologies To Give The Best Diagnoses and Treatment?

10. What Brand of Dental Implants Does The Dentist Use?

10.5. Do You Trust Your Dentist To Do The Right Thing & Do The Thing Right?


Want to convince yourself that we are going to be the best option for your dental implants then schedule an appointment with Pinnacle Center – Dental Implants & Periodontics today! We are happy to answer any other additional questions that you might have, and will work with you to find the best treatment for your unique situation.

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