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Think of a prosthodontist not just as a dental practitioner who places dental implants, porcelain crowns or veneers, but also as a “conductor” of a dental treatment plan. Prosthodontists often lead teams of other dental specialists and health professionals by providing a comprehensive dental treatment plan. While a well-qualified general dentist can place an implant or a crown, prosthodontist is trained to provide comprehensive dental treatment.
Dental insurances vary greatly in fees. When one practice agrees to accept insurance, it also agrees to accept that insurer’s fee schedule. Although we accept most PPO insurance because they pay fair prices, a large number of DMO and HMO insurances – and even some PPO insurances – would not cover our costs. Because of this, as a matter of policy, we never “upsell” our patients on more expensive or unnecessary treatments. We can only accept dental insurance that is economically viable.
We use dental implants and other critical components almost exclusively from Nobel Biocare. There is a very deliberate reason for this, as they are the acknowledged market leader in the restorative dentistry field. Although they tend to be more expensive, you get what you pay for as they are backed by nearly 30 years of clinical research, excellent technical support, and a large, stable company backing. For our lab work, our preferred partner is Beverly Hills Dental Lab, located in Beverly Hills, CA with whom we have had a 6-year relationship. We believe that our dental lab is one of the best in the country.
We strive to meet the highest expectations of our patients. When it comes to very complex aesthetic procedures, it sometimes takes several adjustments to get the perfect final result. We will never charge you beyond what was agreed upon.
Prosthodontists are trained to manage complex dental restorations and difficult dental aesthetic cases. Our New York office prosthodontist Dr. Malkin also works with periodontist Dr. Moldovan on a patient treatment plan – a comprehensive blueprint to restore your smile to health and proper function. Our team often deals with cases where prior dental work did not achieve the desired outcome due to a lack of overall planning. When dealing with a difficult dental case, going to a prosthodontist may be the difference between success and failure.
A cosmetic dentist is an informal name for a dentist who specializes in dental restorations or aesthetic dentistry. It is however, not a recognized specialty according to American Dental Association. When patients are talking about going to a dental specialist who is an expert they probably are thinking of a prosthodontist. Many New York patients are coming to our Tribeca practice looking for a “cosmetic” dental specialist only to be referred to our prosthodontist.
Periodontist and prosthodontist are both specialists who complement each other. A periodontist is derived from two Greek words: peri – “around” and odous – “tooth”. In most simple terms, periodontists treat gums and prosthodontists treat teeth although both specialties are qualified to place dental implants. Luckily, our New York office team has both specialists, making it easier to provide a truly comprehensive dental treatment.