What’s the difference between going to a general dentist or to an oral surgeon to have dental implants placed?
While it may be more convenient and, at first, more inexpensive to receive implants from a dentist, an oral surgeon has years of education and experience at performing surgical procedures. A surgeon is also the only implant provider licensed to have general anesthesia administered in their facility. If a case becomes complex, which is especially common for dental implant procedures involving severe bone loss, then the dentist will eventually refer their patients into the care of an oral surgeon.
Dr. Richards explains in more detail in this excerpt from a recent seminar. You can also visit our website for more information.
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