Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMS) are specialists who are experts in implant surgery, as well as surgery of the mouth and face.. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons must complete a very competitve ( top of their class) and comprehensive residency training program that range from 4 to 6 years after they graduate from dental school. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are uniquely to treat jaw defects and deformities that are often needed in implant surgery. They also are uniquely trained and qualified to offer patients the ability to have their surgical care performed with a variety of anesthesia options . Although other specialists and dentists do implant surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are uniquely qualified to do implant and oral surgery.

1. In HOUSTON , TEXAS

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Implant surgeons are
abundant in most
major cities.
Having the right
information is key to
making the right
decision.

3. Asking Friends or Family
Asking other Professionals, like other Dentists
Online Research

4. Experience in the field
Having the right credential and training
Board Certification in a Specialty

5. Ask for the level of training involved in implant surgery.
Ask for their education, training and work experience.

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMS) are specialists
who are experts in implant surgery, as well as surgery
of the mouth and face.. Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons must complete a very competitve ( top of
their class) and comprehensive residency training
program that range from 4 to 6 years after they
graduate from dental school. Oral and maxillofacial
surgeons are uniquely to treat jaw defects and
deformities that are often needed in implant surgery.
They also are uniquely trained and qualified to offer
patients the ability to have their surgical care
performed with a variety of anesthesia options .
Although other specialists and dentists do implant
surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are uniquely
qualified to do implant and oral surgery.

7. Effective communication
between the restorative
dentist and the implant
surgeon is key to a
successful result.

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Getting to know your new dental team
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For most cases, the most successful team is made of
two dentists: a restorative dentist and an oral/
maxillofacial surgeon
The restorative dentist develop mastery on making
the implant supported crowns, bridges, or
overdentures
The surgeon’s speciality and expertise allow him to
properly develop the implant site and surgically
place the implant in the right position

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Staying abreast of the
newest technology
can have numerous
advantages for the
patient final outcome.

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Latest Implant
Technology Advances
Stronger and Faster
Integrating Dental
Implants
 Better imaging: 3D
technology
 Better Surgical
Techniques: Guided
surgery techniques
 Better Grafting:
Growth factors, etc.
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Friendly, professional
and courteous staff is
a good sign
Clean waiting room
is a reflection of the
surgery office.

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Office experience also
includes the comfort
level with doctor and
office staff, organized
treatment planning, and
reasonable prices.

13. Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery
713-783-5560
www.pineypointoms.com