"Dr. Wiele, who should I see about getting dental implants?"
When getting
dental implants,
you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and
prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. Dr. Wiele was
trained with the expertise in dealing with dental implants, and at Gary
B Wiele DDS, we have the experience.
It is also important to
know that implant treatment consists of two components: a surgical phase
and a restorative phase.
Traditionally, a dental surgeon, like an oral
surgeon or a periodontist, performs the surgical component. A general
dentist, or prosthodontist and laboratory technician performs the
restorative component. However, as implant dentistry has become more
sophisticated, sometimes a dentist who specializes in restorative
dentistry conducts the entire procedure.If considering dental implants,
you should come see us. Dr. Wiele was trained and has restored implants
since the mid 1980’s. Since then, he has amassed great knowledge in the
planning, fitting, installation and maintenance of dental implants.
One aspect that sets Dr. Wiele apart from other
dentists in the St. Louis area is his use of a computerized devise that
tells him the relative force each tooth or implant receives. You see,
the tooth sits in a ligament that compresses, therefore, the natural
teeth depress. If this slight depression is not accounted for with
restored teeth, the bone around the implant gets hammered and the
implant can fail. Contrary to many dentists in the St. Louis area, Dr.
Wiele is also very conservative in his use of implants, believing they
are not the best choice in every tooth replacement.
Call us at (314) 726-2265 for more information about dental implants and if they are
right for you.
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