North Texas Dentistry Volume 6 Issue 3 | Page 8

cisely the right implant for each individual case based on esthetic and functional concerns. They work closely with the restorative dentist and complete pre-implant soft tissue treatment or bone grafting when needed to ensure long-term success of the implant. According to Dr. Max Finn, “We routinely perform bone grafts and other complicated procedures, which greatly expands candidacy for dental implants. Dental implants are no longer experimental; in fact, they are the standard of care for replacing missing teeth.” OSANT surgeons have performed numerous implant procedures and have excellent working relationships with implant manufacturers, who are on hand to support our referring offices on using the latest restorative components for any system. As Dr. Finn explains, “We believe it is crucial to establish an open, two-way line of communication with the referring office. We don’t The addition of Dr. Philip Newton to the OSANT team brings a wealth of experience in benign or malignant pathology, complex pathology, trauma, orthognathic surgery, and surgical reconstruction related to head and neck cancer. 8 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com Photos by Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios The OSANT doctors represent a deep bench of experience and are equipped and ready to handle any situation. The OSANT team also makes sure to have a strong working relationship with the referring office and be aware of their preferred method of communication and restorative preferences. They share responsibility for each stage of the implant process based on the referring doctor’s comfort level and personal preferences. Dr. Douglas Dingwerth notes, “We are very flexible and modify our level of involvement to meet the referring dentist’s needs. So when it comes time for implant restoration and abutment placement, we can be involved as much or as little as the referring dentist prefers.”