Implant material is made from different types of metallic and bone-like ceramic materials that are compatible with body tissue. There are different types of dental implants: the first is placed directly into the jaw bone, like natural tooth roots; the second is used when the jaw structure is limited, therefore, a custom-made metal framework fits directly on the existing bone.

Can anyone receive dental implants?
Talk with your dentist about whether you are an implant candidate. You must be in good health and have the proper bone structure and healthy gums for the implant to stay in place. People who are unable to wear dentures may also be good candidates. If you suffer from chronic problems, such as clenching or bruxism, or systemic diseases, such as diabetes, the success rate for implants decreases dramatically. Additionally, people who smoke or drink alcohol may not be good candidates.

What can I expect during this procedure?
The dentist must perform surgery to anchor the “artificial root” into or on your jaw bone. The procedure is done in the dental office with local anesthesia. Medications may be prescribed for soreness.

How long does the process take?
The process can take up to nine months to complete. Technology, however, is trying to decrease the healing time involved. Each patient heals differently, so times will vary. After the screws and posts are placed surgically, the healing process can take up to six months and the fitting of replacement teeth no more than two months.

What is the success rate of implants?
The success rate for implants depends on the tooth’s purpose and location in the mouth. The success rate is about 95 percent for those placed in the front of the lower jaw and 85 percent for those placed in the sides and rear of the upper jaw.

How do I care for implants?
Your overall health may affect the success rate of dental implants. Poor oral hygiene is a big reason why some implants fail. It is important to floss and brush around the fixtures at least twice a day, without metal objects. Your dentist will give you specific instructions on how to care for your new implants. Additional cleanings of up to four times per year may be necessary to ensure that you retain healthy gums.

What is the cost of implants?
Since implants involve surgery and are more involved, they cost more than traditional bridge work. However, some dental procedures and portions of the restoration may be covered by dental and medical insurance policies. Your dentist can help you with this process.

Is my dentist trained in implant therapy?
Dentists who have received training through an extensive program can complete this procedure. Your dentist may perform the procedure or consult with a team of dental health specialists to produce the result discussed with you. Ask your dentist questions about his or her training in implant therapy.

Effective April 2012 our company headquarters in Silver Spring, MD will be moving to a new location.
Our new address will be: 8120 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910. It is behind the current building on the other side of the block, across the parking garage located on Fenton Street, a half minute walk.

Our phone numbers and web page will remain the same.

Why the move

Growing practice needs and more space! Extra space brings special dedicated dental surgery rooms for dental implants, IV Sedation (sleep dentistry) and Botox face lifts.
Owning our own building while utilizing the space effectively will increase our efficiency which, consequently, helps maintain and decrease costs for dental procedures.

As always you can expect the same high level of service and detail we give to all of our patients.

What this means for you

Location matters. We want to make sure we’re still as accessible as before, and in some aspects, even more accessible. The new building is on the same block with a very short walking distance from our current office — it shares the same parking lot as our current office. The new office will also be on the first floor with a bigger and improved reception area. We are making sure on busy days, eg. Saturdays, there is enough seating available for our patients and their family members.

Since not all of patients utilize our website for information we will try out absolute best including phone calls, informative post cards, signage in our office, and word-of-mouth.

When should I expect the move

The office is planning for April 2012 to be our set moving date. Of course during construction phases anything can change. If the date changes, be it sooner or later than scheduled, we will be prepared to announce it.

If you have any questions or concerns relating to the matter please call our main office: (301) – 608-9800

Teeth cleanings, one of our most popular services we offer, are not just for cosmetic reasons. Good oral health means your teeth, and in addition, gums and tissue are healthy. A dental hygienist should check all above while also making sure you leave with the correct oral hygiene plan. Professional dental cleanings are recommended every 6 months.

All of our offices feature professional dental cleaning services.

Many insurances cover routine professional cleanings.

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Why? The Maryland Dental Center Difference.

$19 New Patient Special

Get bang for your buck! For less than twenty dollars our team will prepare a full oral examination including up to six x-rays and a detailed analysis on what requires attention without frivolous recommendations that can wait. Every patient has their own unique needs and treatment plans and we understand that. In addition we like to think the $19 New Patient Special as a way for you, the patient, to see how we operate and differ from the rest.

Dental Implants

Maryland Dental Center uses over than 9 different implant systems, each one implemented depending on the procedure required. Our chief dentist Dr. Mehrabian has years of experience with dental implants with over 1000 implants placed. His ongoing education for the latest treatments and dental technologies assures you will get the best implant dental system for you.

In addition we have periodontists (specialists in periodontal disease treatment, cosmetic periodontal procedures, and dental implant placement) and oral surgeons on board.

Bi-lingual Assistants and Staff

Maryland Dental Center recognizes the increasing, but under-catered, Hispanic community in Maryland and Virginia. We make it our best effort to ensure that our staff are fluent in both Spanish and English. Almost all of our in-house documentation and forms have a Spanish copy.

In addition our staff are trained to be efficient as possible while also having time to enjoy their work area. We make an effort to hire future employees that like to have fun at work & make new friends while also being diligent to their responsibilities.

Sedation can be useful if:

• you don’t want to be aware of what’s happening during a procedure and you want to be “out of it”. In this case, IV sedation is the method of choice.
• you want a little help to relax – “laughing gas” can give you a pleasant relaxed feeling
• you have a “gut feeling” that sedation would help you and allow you to get work done which otherwise you wouldn’t be able to tolerate
• your fear is procedure-specific (e. g. needles, extractions), especially if you know that the fear would still exist in the presence of an empathetic dentist and adequate pain-control
• you perceive your fears to be completely irrational and not helped by either an empathetic dentist or psychological techniques
• you have other mental health problems and you feel you’d benefit from sedation
• your primary aim is “to get your teeth fixed” as quickly as possible, for example because you’re very busy or you’ve got an important social event coming up
• it’s an invasive or unpleasant procedure such as more complex extractions

Learn more about IV Sedation:

http://www.ivsedation.org/

http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/help/sedation-dentistry/iv-sedation/

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FOUR great locations spread out in the Maryland, Virginia, DC, and Baltimore areas to better suit your needs.

Need to go to another office to better suit your schedule? No problem. Just let us know where and when you want your next appointment and we will take care of it!

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, do not always erupt properly when they decide to make an appearance. It’s wise to get an early opinion from your dentist on getting wisdom teeth pulled before they become impacted, causing pain, swelling, infection, cavities or gum disease.

Why don’t wisdom teeth grow in right?
Although we have seen a reduction in the size of the human jaw during the course of human evolution, we still retain the same number of teeth. The change in jaw size of modern humans is related to the discovery and use of fire to prepare food, and the development of crude tools, such as blades, to process food. These advances not only enhanced the culinary skills and diet of early humans, they significantly lightened the workload of the jaw. The result? As the need for a powerful jaw vanished, the jaw became smaller, and the teeth became crowded, the space required for the proper growth of wisdom teeth, no longer available. (The modern, human mouth is too small to accommodate wisdom teeth, which make their appearance in young adults between the ages of 15-25.)

What does “impacted” mean?
When wisdom teeth don’t have room to grow or they haven’t reached their final position by age 25, they are considered impacted-no place to go and no plans to grow. Third molar impaction is the most prevalent medical developmental disorder. A full set of healthy teeth sometimes doesn’t leave much room for wisdom teeth to erupt.

What kind of problems can impacted third molars cause?
Partially erupted wisdom teeth are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs and may lead to infection. In addition to jaw pain and gum disease, which may also develop, impacted third molars are ripe sites for the growth of tumors and cysts. Not all wisdom teeth cause problems, however.

Can’t I just use an antibiotic?
Antibiotics only soothe infected wisdom teeth for a short time. Since people frequently use a wide variety of antibiotics, the infection may be resistant to such medication and doesn’t solve the real problem: The tooth can’t fit in your mouth.

When is removal necessary?
It isn’t wise to wait until wisdom teeth bother you. Early removal, as advised by your dentist, is generally recommended to avoid problems, such as an impacted tooth that destroys the second molar. People younger than 16 heal easier too. At an early age, people should be evaluated by their dentist who can track third molar development with the help of X-rays. Second molars should be visible to lessen the chance of damaging them during surgery. This occurs at age 11 or 12, so wisdom teeth should be removed when the decision has been made that they cannot erupt into an acceptable position.

What if I don’t have any symptoms?
People with symptoms of impaction, such as pain, swelling and infection should have their wisdom teeth removed immediately. However, those with no symptoms can avoid the chance of ever suffering from the pain of impacted wisdom teeth or achieve better orthodontic treatment results by having them removed. Asymptomatic impacted wisdom teeth also should be removed to reduce the chance of unexplained pain, accommodate prosthetic appliances, or avoid cavities, periodontal disease, bone shrinkage and tumor development.

How is the tooth removed?
Surgery for impacted wisdom teeth consists of removing of the gum tissue over the tooth, gently stripping connective tissue away from the tooth and bone, removing the tooth and sewing the gum back up.

Sources: William Howard, DMD, MAGD; “The management of third molar teeth,” Dentoalveolar Surgery, February 1993; “Impacted lower wisdom tooth: To remove or to leave alone,” Dental Update, July/August 1994; “Surgical removal of third molars,” British Medical Journal, September 1994; “Impactations: Observe or Treat?” West Virginia Dental Journal, October 1994; “Diseases and lesions associated with third molars,” Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology, February 1995; “Early removal of wisdom teeth can prevent an array of problems,” Georgia Dental Association Action, March 1994; “Patient’s anxieties with third molar surgery,” British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, October 1994; “Symptoms from impacted wisdom teeth,” British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, December 1994; “Infections in elderly patients associated with impacted third molars,” Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology, February 1995.