This refers to speech. Surgical procedures can be performed by an oral surgeon , a periodontist or a general dentist. The surgeon's responsibility is to select the appropriate shape and size of implant to be placed precisely where the dentist has requested. The qualified surgeon also performs other implant related surgeries, such as bone grafting, sinus lifts, etc. In conventional dentistry, a dentist works alone.
Implant dentistry is a multi-skilled field.
The general dentist is referred to as the restoring doctor and works closely with the oral surgeon or periodontist who will be performing the surgical aspects. The implant dental technician will also be involved with making of the teeth. Also involved on the implant team are the x-ray technicians, dental assistants, surgical assistants, implant manufacturers and, of course, the patient's positive attitude. In dentistry, a veneer refers to a thin covering of porcelain or composite over the enamel of a tooth. For our purposes, all cosmetic techniques described will be utilizing an indirect technique.