Prosthodontics::Dr. Henry Kim, DMD, PA::North Palm Beach

Dentistry & Prosthodontic Services

If you are seeking cosmetic or reconstructive dental work, you should do research before making a decision in order to ensure proper care. As American Dental Association specialists, Prosthodontists are qualified to offer services such as:

- Reconstructive/Rehabilitative Dentistry
- Crowns (Caps)
- Fixed Bridges
- Removable Complete and Partial Denture
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Implants Restored and/or Placed
- Complex Case Management Involving Multiple Specialists
- Traumatic and Genetic Injuries for Adults
- Maxillofacial Prosthetic Procedures (Such as Oral
- Cancer Reconstruction and Obturators)

Rigorous training and experience provide Prosthodontists
with a special understanding of the dynamics between patient’s dental and oral health and patient’s overall health that only the bright smile can reflect.

Palm Beach Dentist – Dental Implant Basics

WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Dental implants are made up with two components like your own teeth. Natural teeth compose of a root and a crown. Dental Implants compose of a titanium root form embedded in the jaw bone and a crown attached to the root form via a selected attachment device. They are used to replace one tooth, or a number of teeth.

WHY DENTAL IMPLANTS?

IDEAL SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE, WHO HAVE A MISSING TOOTH OR TEETH BUT HAVE GOOD GENERAL AND ORAL HEALTH, ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS. VERSATILE, STRONG AND NATURAL-LOOKING DENTAL IMPLANTS CAN BE UTILIZED TO REPLACE ONE OR MORE TEETH. THE RESULT IS BETTER HEALTH VIA IMPOVED ABILITY TO CHEW, CREATION OF A COMPLETE AND COMFORTABLE BITE, ENHANCED AESTHETICS, AND IMPROVED SPEECH.

HOW DOES THE PALM BEACH IMPLANT DENTIST COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE?

To have implants for missing teeth, the patient must see a qualified dentist who has an extensive training and experience in implant surgery. This qualified dentist will ‘implant’ a titanium root form surgically into the jaw bone. Once the implantation is healed, the other qualified dentist, who has an extensive training and experience in implant restorations, will place the implant crowns or any other prosthetic devices necessary.

For the restoration, an impression of the existing teeth will be made and sent to a dental laboratory. The lab will create a tooth designed specifically to fit in the space, and match the size and shape of the remaining healthy teeth.

WHAT IS THE TECHNOLOGY THAT THE PALM BEACH PROSTHODONTIST WOULD USE?

Most current technology and experienced specialist are necessary to place and/or restore dental implants.

WHAT ARE THE RECOVERY EXPECTATIONS?

Following the placement of the artificial roots in the jaw bone, just a simple anti-inflammatory medication such as Motrin or/and Tylenol can be used to manage any discomfort.

SHOULD I EXPECT ANY POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS?

Any surgery involving the bone may result in complicaitons, so thorough after-surgery care is needed. Your surgeon will give you careful instructions as to how to care for your implants while it is healing. It is also very important not to smoke, as this may interfere with proper healing of implants..

AM I A CANDIDATE?

If you have a missing tooth or teeth, you may be a candidate for dental implants.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

The cost to place and restore a dental implant typically is high, but it is priceless to replace a missing tooth for better health. You can inquire about the health financing companies such as Chase and CareCredit to aid you in cost.

Palm Beach Prosthodontist

What is a Prothodontics anyway?

PROSTHODONTICS IS THE DENTAL/ORAL SPECIALTY THAT HOLDS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN THE RESTORATION AND REPLACEMENT OF TEETH AND ASSOCIATED ORAL STRUCTURES. PROSTHODONTISTS ARE TRAINED TO MANAGE THE MOST COMPLEX DENTAL TREATMENT CASES.

FROM PATIENTS REQUIRING REHABILITATION AFTER A TRAUMATIC INJURY TO CREATING NEW SMILES FOR THOSE BORN WITH GENETIC FACIAL DEFICITS, PROSTHODONTISTS HAVE THE SPECIAL DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS NEEDED TO PROVIDE PATIENTS THE OPTIMAL DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH THAT ONLY THE BRIGHTEST SMILES CAN REFLECT.

ALSO, THEY WORK CLOSELY WITH THE GENERAL DENTISTS, OTHER DENTAL SPECIALISTS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO YOUR OPTIMAL OVERALL HEALTH. BY THE WAY, DR. HENRY KIM IS A HARVARD DENTAL SCHOOL GRADUATE PROSTHODONTIST.

THE OFFICE OF DR. HENRY KIM HAS A DENTAL LABORATORY IN A WALKING DISTANCE FROM IT. THIS ALLOWS DR. KIM TO MAINTAIN A TIGHT QUALITY CONTROL OF CASES RETURNING TO THE OFFICE.

IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE TO BE MADE THAT REQUIRE LABORATORY ASSISTANCE, THEY CAN BE DONE QUICKLY. PEOPLE WORKING FOR DR. KIM ARE CERTIFIED DENTAL TECHNICIANS, WHICH MEANS THEY HAVE ALL OF THE NECESSARY FORMAL TRAINING TO DO QUALITY WORK.

QUALITY CONTROL, QUICK TURN AROUND TIME, THE ABILITY OF OUR SKILLED TECHNICIAN TO FABRICATE THE DENTAL APPLIANCES, AND MORE ARE BENEFITS THAT DR.KIM’S OFFICE WILL PROVIDE FOR OUR PATIENTS.