tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69251826869774081962024-03-13T08:25:11.117-04:00Mini Dental Implant Dentist Buffalo NYMini Implant Dentist, mini dental implants, loose dentures, missing teeth, buffalo, NY, New YorkDr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-16204620056752337962012-06-18T11:24:00.001-04:002012-06-18T11:24:35.746-04:00Concierge Dental Group opens in Williamsville, NY for dental implants and general dentistry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am proud to announce the opening of our new office, Concierge Dental Group in Williamsville, NY. Opened June 4, 2012, Concierge Dental Group has been a vision of partners Doctors Benjamin and Julia Oppenheimer for over a decade. The husband and wife team used their individual strengths both in the design and building of the office and in their dental care. Both are general dentists with expertise in different areas. Dr. Ben's practice focuses on dental implants in Williamsville, NY while Dr. Julia treats patients for snoring and sleep apnea with simple dental appliances. Both also take care of all basic dental patient needs with treatments including hygiene, white fillings, porcelain crowns and bridges, veneers and mini dental implants with full or partial dentures.Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-60176965653587673512012-03-15T10:33:00.000-04:002012-03-15T10:33:31.713-04:00Tooth Loss is a Major Health Problem in Buffalo, NY...but dentures alone are not the answerYou might be surprised to know that about 30 million Americas are missing all their teeth in one or both jaws. In addition, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) two in three Americans have missing teeth. The AARP says there is an “Over 50 Dental Crisis,” noting dental disease has become a silent epidemic among older Americans. <br />
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The greatest concern is that older adults with missing teeth often have lost them to periodontal disease. This disease of the gums and bone can result in bacteria and infection migrating through the bloodstream to vital organs. Adults with missing teeth are also unable to eat properly resulting in nutritional deficiencies.<br />
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Aside from dental and nutritional problems, missing teeth have a negative influence on self-confidence and social activities. Many family and social functions revolve around meals, and these situations can be difficult, if not embarrassing, for anyone who can’t chew properly. Also, when teeth are lost, the supporting jaw bone decreases as well causing shifting of adjacent teeth and negative changes to the bite.<br />
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Some adults with missing teeth rely on bridgework or dentures, but these require grinding down healthy teeth to anchor each side of the bridge. Bridges also tend to fail after only 5-10 years due to tooth decay or heavy bite forces that loosen the anchor teeth. As a result teeth supporting the old bridge are often lost, requiring insertion of longer bridges that further compromise the situation. Finally, removable dentures are bulky, uncomfortable and can result in speaking and eating difficulties.<br />
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It is no surprise that the AAID recommends dental implants as a better alternative to missing teeth. They preserve the jaw bone, do not decay, and function like natural teeth. Over the years there have been many innovations in implant dentistry, including 3D imaging, and the development of economical alternatives. One of these is mini implants. They are narrow, about the size of a toothpick, and can be used to stabilize a lower denture. In most cases, four mini implants are inserted in the front of the jaw using mild anesthesia. The denture is then carefully adjusted to allow it to snap onto the mini implants. If successful, the mini implants will firmly secure the lower denture and prevent slippage. Typically patients can eat lightly about an hour after the procedure. <br />
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Today, implant dentists apply the principles of evidence-based dentistry in their practices. Evidence-based research holds great promise for developing streamlined dentistry that will make implants more affordable for greater numbers of prospective patients. <br />
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About the Author: Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer is a leader in the field of Mini Dental Implants, and has taught hundreds of dentists how to use them. A frequent lecturer and author, he has helped hundreds of patients locally and nationally. Call 716-418-7272 for a free x-ray and Mini Dental Implant exam. Learn more at www.DrMDI.com.Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-89186630171169536982012-01-05T12:05:00.003-05:002012-01-05T12:08:11.814-05:00Mini Dental Implants Cost Less Than Regular Implants...Why?<a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/minidentalimplantcosts.php" target="_blank">Mini Dental Implants cost</a> significantly less than traditional large diameter implants. How can this be? Dentists typically set their fees based on the prevailing fee in the area. This is sometimes related to the dental insurance reimbursement rate for that specific procedure. But that's not the whole story. Fees are generally set by looking at costs of materials involved and also dentist time. So, lets take those two categories and apply them to mini implants while comparing them to standard or traditional dental implants.<br />
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<b><u>Material Costs of Mini Dental Implants</u></b><br />
The <a href="http://minidentalimplantinfo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">mini dental implant</a> is a one piece titanium screw that comes sterilized from the manufacturer. One piece refers to the pre-attached abutment piece. That is the piece that protrudes above the gum-line. When these pieces are made together it eliminates extra steps in the manufacturing process and decreases the manufacturing expense for the implant producer. Only one drill is used which decreases the cost of the placement kit. Drills tend to be $60 or more and most kits can contain up to 15 drills. No bone grafting is needed for mini implants. Sterilized cadaver bone or synthetic bone can cost hundreds of dollars to procure. There are few special impression pieces or extra transfer parts that are used to make the denture or crown. These laboratory pieces and dramatically increase the cost of the restoration be it a denture, crown or bridge. That extra expense is used to calculate the price to the patient. The cost savings of mini implant procedures is realized by the dentist. With less overhead to the dentist, he or she can easily decrease the cost to the patient.<br />
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<b><u>Time Associated with Mini Dental Implants</u></b><br />
All dental treatments take up "chair-time", that is time spent in the dental chair. Dentists need to provide their services and make them profitable so they can pay for materials, staff, rent, electricity etc. The good news is, mini implants take much less chair- time than standard implants on average. Lets look at the procedure.<br />
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1. Mini implants are placed local anesthesia (a simple shot). Although some patients may request sedation for implant procedures, this is typically unnecessary and increases the time and cost of the implant procedure. <br />
2. Mini implants are placed without an incision and flap. That is an extra step typically required with standard dental implants. It also requires sutures or stitches at the end of the procedure which can eat into chair time as well.<br />
3. Only one drill is used with the procedure. This increases the speed to the finish of the implant procedure.<br />
4. The implant can be placed with one or two instruments which speeds up the process as well<br />
5. The MDI implant can be used immediately without the need to wait for healing. This means that the surgery and restoration can be combined into one visit and although it may be a bit longer, multiple office visits and scheduling costs the office more.<br />
6. Follow up visits are time consuming as well. mini dental implants require fewer follow up visits than standard implants. There is no suture removal visit. Fewer relines because there is very little change to the underlying bone and soft tissues.<br />
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When evaluating the costs of mini implants with the above information, it is clear to see why there are significant differences in price from standard dental implants. One additional factor to consider is that there may be a "best implant for the job". There are many different implant sizes and shapes that are most appropriate given the patient situation. Maybe a standard implant is the best choice? Maybe a mini? Either way, mini implants offer significant advantages in the right circumstances. Schedule a consultation with a mini implant dentist to evaluate your options. To find a dentist near you visit <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/">http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com</a> or call 888-258-6085.<br />
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<br />Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-44336630435084560132011-11-16T13:47:00.001-05:002011-11-16T13:51:08.459-05:00Why Choose Mini Dental Implants by Benjamin D. Oppenheimer, DDSAs Seen In The Buffalo Healthy Living Magizine: <br />
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<b><u>Why Choose Mini Dental Implants </u></b><br />
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When David came in to see me he had just been laid off from work, and the prospect of going on interviews with two missing teeth was overwhelming. When he asked about <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/" target="_blank">mini-implants</a> he was shocked to learn they cost 50% less than regular implants and wanted to know why.<br />
Approximately 50,000,000 people in the U.S. are "edentulous" (lacking teeth) and struggle daily with embarrassment due to missing teeth and discomfort due to loose or ill-fitting dentures, disagreeable breath, and the inability to enjoy the foods they love. <br />
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While dental implants come in a variety of brands and sizes, mini dental implants (MDIs) have becoming increasingly popular due to improved technology and lower cost. An MDI is a miniature titanium screw that acts like the root of your tooth, is very thin and small in diameter, and easy to implant even in thin bone. MDIs can also be used to connect or cement to a crown or bridge, so they are fixed in place instead of having to be removed like a denture. Sometimes they are used to replace one or more teeth, or an entire arch of teeth.<br />
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Today MDIs are FDA approved, and able to function as long-term supporting structures, rather than short-term or medium term devices. In fact, some have been successfully functioning in patients' jaws for several decades. But it is important to understand that all implant systems, as well as natural teeth, are subject to potential failure due to natural causes, including osteoporosis, poor oral hygiene, wear and tear, poor health, stressful biting habits, and lack of follow-up dental care. MDI implants, like regular dental implants, do not carry any actual or implied guarantee as to longevity. However, the loss of a mini dental implant is a far less critical event to a patient since it may be replaced at relatively minimal cost compared to conventional implants, and with minimal associated bone or gum deterioration.<br />
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Mini dental implants are surprisingly affordable, are usually available at a fraction of the cost of traditional implants, and have been changing the lives of patients all over the world. Meanwhile, Dave couldn’t be happier. He says, “Mini dental implants are really affordable, and cost me a fraction of what I would have paid for traditional implants. It was painless and I’m really happy!”<br />
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About the Author: Benjamin D. Oppenheimer, DDS provides both regular and mini dental implants (MDIS). He has lectured to thousands of dentists all over the world, and has written extensively on the subject, and placed thousands of dental implants in his career. He sees patients at his office at 2000 Eggert Road in Amherst, NY. To learn more visit <a href="http://www.drmdi.com/">www.drmdi.com</a>. To schedule a free consultation and obtain information about a personalized treatment plan call 716-418-7272.Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-20036172149554345252011-10-25T14:53:00.000-04:002011-10-25T14:53:15.892-04:00Mini Dental Implant Solutions: Mini Dental Implant<a href="http://minidentalimplantinfo.blogspot.com/2011/10/mini-dental-implant.html?spref=bl">Mini Dental Implant Solutions: Mini Dental Implant</a>: Mini Dental Implant technology has revolutionized dental prosthetics. In today’s world, it seems that everything is getting smaller, and ...Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-17925834094570138912011-10-17T10:56:00.000-04:002011-10-17T10:56:28.323-04:00Best Patients for Mini Dental ImplantsI just got back from <a href="http://www.learnimplantdentistry.com/">training</a> 26 dentists from all over the country on <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/">mini dental implants</a>. In these advanced courses I focus on helping the dentists increase the predictability of their mini dental implant cases. I have given presentations over 50 times on this subject and the same question comes up almost every course. Every body, Dentists and patients, want to know 'who is the best candidate for mini dental implant over-dentures'? Well, over the years I have helped hundreds of patients stabilize dentures in my <a href="http://www.drmdi.com/">dental office in Buffalo, NY</a> with implants. Most often, patients are looking for a fast, easy and cost effective solution for their loose dentures. Accordingly, I recommend and patients often opt for the mini implants as opposed to standard diameter ones. In this post I'm not going to go into the benefits of one over the other, rather discuss the best candidates for the minis.<br />
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In my opinion, there are two types of patients who are ideal candidates for MDI (mini dental implant) over-dentures. Firstly, a patient who has been wearing lower dentures for decades and has suffered the inevitable, significant bone resorption in both height and width. Most of these patients cannot wear their denture at all or if they do the denture shifts and moves all around and is extremely uncomfortable. At this point, all the denture adhesive in the world won't help the patient. These people may have been seeking help from dentists who place <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/dentalimplants.php">traditional dental implants</a> and have been either offered a very expensive and time consuming procedure involving bone grafting or have been told that they are "not a candidate" for implants because of lack of bone. Mini dental implants are great options for these patients. The second group of patients who benefit most from the MDI are those who have had all their lower teeth removed and have had a lower <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/immediateremovabledentures.php">immediate denture</a> placed and been trying to adjust to it for about a year. In this situation the patient has had about a year of bone healing which is ideal for the minis. Some people will never be comfortable with a lower denture just need implants to be comfortable. These patients benefit from the immediate stability the MDIs offer and the newer immediate denture can often be used with the <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/minidentalimplantcosts.php">mini implants to decrease costs</a>.<br />
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Opportunities abound with new technology in dental implants today. If you fall into any of the groups above consider mini implants to solve your problems. If you live in the Buffalo and Western NY area call Dr. Oppenheimer at 716-418-7272 to schedule a free consultation on mini implants. If you are outside the area, go to <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/">mini dental implant solutions</a> to find a qualified MDI dentist near you.Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-38602416488986002692011-05-15T12:19:00.000-04:002011-10-17T11:02:27.086-04:00Dental Implants in Buffalo Offer Quality of Life BenefitsAre you missing one, two, or more teeth? Do you hide your smile because of missing teeth or spaces between your teeth? Do you lack confidence when you smile, speak or eat? Do you have trouble speaking, eating, or chewing? Do you have dentures that slip or cause sore spots? Do you have loose teeth, or advanced gum disease?<br />
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Missing teeth affect so many aspects of a person’s life and health. Remaining teeth shift, rotate and become crooked, causing an improper bite, as well as problems with chewing and digestion. Spaces and gaps between teeth often cause embarrassment, problems with speech, and lack of self-esteem. Patients with dentures of some sort – either partial or full are often uncomfortable or concerned about the partial falling out, and refrain from using it at all.<br />
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Imagine living in Buffalo and not being able to eat the things we love including chicken wings and beef on 'weck', hamburger instead of steak, or giving up on corn on the cob or apples because it’s embarrassing.<br />
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Today dental implants represent one of the most dramatic advances in modern dentistry, providing people a second chance for their teeth, and it’s important to understand what they are, how they work, and which ones are right for you. <br />
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What are dental implants?<br />
A natural tooth consists of a crown (the part of the tooth that you see above the gum), and the root (the part of the tooth that is hidden under the gum and within the jawbone). The root is what actually holds the natural tooth in place. When a person is missing a tooth, the dentist decides how to recreate the crown portion, and the best method to hold it in place. This is why dental implants were created.<br />
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How do they work?<br />
Dental implants are metallic cylinders that are placed into the jawbone where the original teeth once existed. These root-like cylinders are used to secure a replacement tooth in the spot where the tooth is missing. They can also be used to secure loose dentures, allowing them to function better and last longer.<br />
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Dental implants are made of various biomaterials. Usually a surgical metal called titanium is used because it is the most compatible with human biology. They are surgically placed in the jawbone, right in the dentist’s office, using a local anesthetic.<br />
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If you’ve heard that implants won’t work, or that they’re too expensive, you’ve been misinformed. Make sure you talk to a skilled clinician who can understand your needs. Today implants come in all shapes and sizes, including new <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/">mini implants</a>. The technology has come a long way. What’s important is determining what works for you and what you can afford. Approved and tested implant systems are very successful. In fact, research shows more than 90% success rate at 20 years. Patients who take care of their new teeth can enjoy implants that last a lifetime.<br />
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<a href="http://www.drmdi.com/">Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer</a> is one of the leading experts in the world on mini dental implants. He offers free dental implant consultations, exam, x-rays and no interest two-year financing, 716-418-7272.Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-78247789234323221682011-05-06T10:47:00.000-04:002011-10-17T11:05:44.149-04:00mini dental implant consultation in buffalo, ny<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYmkxiUe7sgzfilF4l1mrN3HuO1NHL3uKiy4n5e9dcZ6ZgIhU2O0QsHJHYqrTVvptWhmUDbjY4w6hUx2-1Rib_cDBDam3auooIiTuG7a40QWdUV2NsJd7SwimsiA579vs19N0OpH_Ou-B/s1600/mini+dental+implant+cost.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603616200407933682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYmkxiUe7sgzfilF4l1mrN3HuO1NHL3uKiy4n5e9dcZ6ZgIhU2O0QsHJHYqrTVvptWhmUDbjY4w6hUx2-1Rib_cDBDam3auooIiTuG7a40QWdUV2NsJd7SwimsiA579vs19N0OpH_Ou-B/s400/mini+dental+implant+cost.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 389px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
If you live in buffalo new york, Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer may be able to help you with your missing teeth. with new mini dental implant technology your existing denture can be stabilized in as little as one hour with no stitches or cutting of the gums. Mini implants may also be used for missing teeth. In the case of very tight spaces, alternatives including orthodontics to move teeth to gain space for the implant may be too costly, time consuming or rejected by the patient for aesthetics. when you are considering <a href="http://www.drmdi.com/mini-dental-implants-buffalo-ny1/">implants in amherst</a> or western new york please call dr. oppenheimer at 716-418-7272Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-35673191363695599192011-02-06T20:18:00.000-05:002011-02-06T20:27:39.568-05:00mini dental implants a proven, cost-effective alternative<a href="http://minidentalimplantsolutions.com/dentalimplants.php">Dental implants</a> are often recommended when a person<br />loses one or more teeth from infection, gum disease,<br />accident or injury. When natural teeth are removed,<br />the remaining teeth shift, rotate and become crooked<br />causing an improper bite, making it difficult to chew food<br />properly. Spaces and gaps can cause embarrassment,<br />speech difficulties, and lack of self-esteem.<br />Today nearly 50,000,000 people in the United States<br />are “edentulous” (meaning lacking teeth), and struggle<br />daily with a great deal of discomfort. But the solution<br />- implants - can be very expensive, and cost depends<br />on many factors, including type of implantation, the<br />dentist performing the procedure, the location where<br />it is performed, the material used and the amount of<br />dental insurance you have. Single implants can range<br />anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000. The cost of full-mouth<br />reconstructive dental implants can range from $24,000<br />to $100,000.<br />So when two pioneers in implant dentistry sought a<br />more efficient and cost-effective method, they developed<br />MDI, the <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/">mini dental implant</a> system, a surprisingly<br />affordable, FDA approved procedure available at a<br />fraction of the cost of traditional implants. They are<br />titanium screws that replace the root of a tooth. The ball<br />shaped head and collar design can be used for both<br />permanently cemented crowns or bridges, as well as<br />securing full or partial dentures. When used for fixed<br />or cemented applications the prosthesis is cemented<br />directly to the head of the implant. If the implant is to<br />be used for a removable denture then a housing with<br />a rubber gasket is attached to the acrylic denture and<br />functions like a button that snaps on and off the implant.<br />The denture sits snugly against the gums and is<br />retained securely, allowing better chewing function and<br />increased confidence.<br />Mini Dental Implants are placed in about an hour<br />using a microsurgical technique. Your dentist will use<br />a small amount of local anesthetic and make a pin-<br />sized puncture in the gum and jaw. The implant is then<br />threaded gently and carefully into the jaw, using a one-<br />step procedure involving minimally invasive surgery.<br />Because of the unique procedure, the size of the<br />implants, and the characteristic placement area, the<br />typical MDI patient can enjoy a light meal an hour or so<br />after having the mini implants placed. The good news is<br />that a denture patient who has had his or her prosthesis<br />stabilized with MDI can remove and replace the denture<br />easily after a little practice, and can then easily utilize<br />good dental hygiene.<br />According to <a href="http://www.drmdi.com/">Buffalo dentist</a> Dr. Ben Oppenheimer MDI<br />therapy has been one of the most significant advances in<br />dentistry. Usually half the price of conventional implant<br />treatment, their affordability enables people to expand<br />treatment options, allowing them to realize their dream<br />of fixed bridgework instead of removable dentures.<br />WNY RESOURCE: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/DrMDI">Dr. Ben Oppenheimer</a> has treated<br />thousands of WNY patients, and taught dentists<br />throughout the world how to place dental implants in<br />a minimally invasive manner including no cutting of<br />the gums or stitches. Visit <a href="http://www.DrMDI.com">http://www.DrMDI.com</a> or call<br />716-418-7272.<br /><br />This article was featured in WNY Healthy Living written by Annette PinderDr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-17880736281905994852010-05-23T23:30:00.000-04:002011-02-06T20:33:14.405-05:00Affordable Dental ImplantsTimes are tough for all of us. But our appearance and comfort are still important. Missing teeth can be unsightly and embarrassing and a <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/minidentalimplantdentures.php">loose denture</a> uncomfortable and unbearable. Dental implants are a fantastic solution but sometimes can take months or even years to complete the process. Mini Dental Implants are a new technology that can help with all of theses problems while <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/minidentalimplantcosts.php">cutting your costs</a> in half and avoiding long treatment times. Utilizing a minimally invasive treatment protocol, mini dental implants can be placed in an hour or less and you can go home with a tooth or stable dentures that same day.<br /><br />“With the economic problems facing our society today we are all looking for a more affordable solution in everything we do” says Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer, a key opinion leader in the field of mini dental implants. “I am thrilled to be able to offer dental implants at such a modest price allowing my patients to have the beautiful and comfortable smile that they have been looking for”.<br /><br />New mini dental implants are great to stabilize loose uncomfortable dentures and to replace missing teeth too. You will be surprised at how easy and affordable the treatment is. Dr. Oppenheimer offers 24 months 0% interest financing for dental implant procedures allowing low monthly payments. Contact Benjamin D. Oppenheimer, DDS at 716-418-7272 to schedule your FREE consultation and x-ray today.Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-70332316505579567872010-04-19T17:02:00.000-04:002011-10-17T11:09:21.454-04:00What are the cost of mini dental implants?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Most people call my office to inquire about "<a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/minidentalimplantcosts.php">Costs of Mini Implants</a>." I thought I'd post some information about this:<br /><br />Mini dental implants are typically 1/2 the cost of conventional implants. Placement of a mini implant ranges from $500-900 per implant depending on the type of procedure and the difficulty. Conventional implant surgery ranges from $800-1600 again depending on many factors. Replacing a single tooth with mini or standard implant requires a crown or cap to be added on at an additional fee. If I am securing a denture or partial denture to the implants there is also an additional fee. Similarly, the shape of the bone in the prospective areas of the implants may be better suited for certain types of implants to ensure long term success. In other cases, none of our implants may be appropriate to replace the teeth without repairing the bone itself. This can usually be accomplished in a minimally invasive fashion using synthetic bone substitute or bone particles that we purchase.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Dear Dr. Ben</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">When something good happens, we often say it’s because of being in the right place at the right time. That’s what happened to me this year.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I smile just thinking about it.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Name the type of doctor most feared by both children and adults. Did Dentist come to mind? Just thinking about going to the dentist can make many a grown person cringe, imagining much more pain and stress than is reasonably necessary--just from “thinking” about going to the dentist.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I wouldn’t have imagined having a smile on my face, recounting how I met a dentist, one who wanted me to make an appointment for dental chair consult. But, I did meet a dentist and I am smiling about it. When I was in grade school, my dentist pulled some molars from my lower jaw. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I’ve had empty spaces since—and that was decades ago.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">My Mom, being a senior by measure of age, looks forward to attending a senior expo held annually at a local dining and banquet facility. This year, I went along too.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">To my surprise, I saw a dentistry display with a model of <a href="http://www.minidentalimplantsolutions.com/dentalimplants.php">dental implants</a>. Some women were asking questions to the man who held the implant model. I wanted to know answers too, but I wanted undivided attention. I was ready to consider the prospect of having extensive dental work done.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">After all, I broke a tooth this past year. I could see hairline cracks on other teeth. I was leery just brushing my teeth, for fear that any force would mean breaking open those lines I saw, and fracturing my teeth.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">That kind of practice just makes things worse.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I’d heard of dental implants years ago, from a friend who loved having hers. She acted as if paying for dental implants was the best money she’d ever spent. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I’m no expert. I didn’t know a dental implant from a mini dental implant, but no matter. I saw at this expo, a dental display that made me want to know more.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I waited my turn. I wanted that undivided attention. When would I ever have an opportunity like this to ask questions without an appointment?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">“That’s what I need,” I said to the man at the display. He said he didn’t think so, but he listened and asked questions. Then he said to give his office a call and schedule an appointment to see him for consult. Oh great, I just met the dentist--the man I fear most.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">But, it wasn’t scary.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I had been ready for this moment. The <a href="http://www.drmdi.com/">dentist in Buffalo is Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer</a>.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I let him know there was courage and time needed to make the sort of phone call that would result in a dental appointment. I shared my apprehension of wondering, would I really do it? Would I call the office and make an appointment? Dr. Ben took my phone number and handed me his office card. He said he’d make a special notation about my dental phobia.</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 24px;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Sure enough, Dr. Ben’s office personnel followed through by calling me to make an appointment.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I wanted an appointment for next week—before I had a chance to over-think things and chicken out.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">A free consult, no dental work to be done, being a first visit, what’s the apprehension? Just allow him take a look, present options, and, again, what’s my hesitation? My hesitation is I’m the stereo-typical scaredy-cat about dentistry, the kind of scaredy-cat portrayed in cartoons and comic strips.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I’m not alone in my phobia.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">That’s why there’s an audience for dental-phobic infused cartoons, comic strips and comedy routines.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Times have changed. It’s time to give new technology a try, trust in the dentistry existing in this millennium.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I’ve had good dental experiences in the past. I truly have. But those ones from childhood, they knock the present-day commonsense right out of me.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">The new technology at Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer’s dental office was a relief. Gone are the days of holding x-ray film in-mouth only to have it fly out and hit the floor, generating sighs from the dental assistants who’ve been retrieving and discarding films from the floor at least three times, repositioning films that feel like they are cutting my jaw, before an exposure’s ever taken place.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Today there’s a camera that moves around the patient. There’s a probe-looking oral camera too, used in-chair, allowing real-time images to be seen on a monitor, as Dr. Ben points out and explains things to me what he proposes and why.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">That same monitor, where I saw images from inside my mouth, it broadcasts television shows—a patient distraction I suppose, when that monitor isn’t in use for computer purposes or camera imaging.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I met the actual doctor of dentistry at the senior expo! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer himself, not someone hired to market and represent his dental practice. Having met him, it kind of made the excuse that I’m scared of dentists just evaporate. He’s more like the neighbor next door who you want to say hello to instead of ignore.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">He listened to me in the first place about my apprehension of making the phone call for the consult appointment. What sold me on Dr. Oppenheimer is he listened to me again, in the chair. He asked what my apprehensions were about his proposed dental treatment plan. He addressed each and every one of my concerns.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">It takes a long time for anesthesia to take effect on me. He addressed that. I wanted to be numbed with gel before being numbed by a needle. Done. I’m a scaredy-cat and I wanted ALL my dental work done in one visit, so I won’t have a chance to fret between appointments over what “might” happen, then scare myself silly and cancel an appointment needlessly. He blocked out time in the schedule for me, a couple hours of an afternoon, wherein he could do all the dental work I needed: fillings, extraction, crown, mini implants—in one visit. . I didn’t have any concerns left, so scheduled an appointment.</span></span></span><span style="line-height: 24px;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I had been saving money for this day, when I would finally get extensive dental work done. That day arrived because a tooth had broken, and because I attended a senior expo where unbeknownst to me I was speaking to the dentist himself, the one who would perform the dental work.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Much to my surprise, the cost of it all, even without dental insurance was less than I expected. Imagine that, LESS than expected. Dr. Oppenheimer told me at the expo that his prices were comparable to prices for folks who carried dental insurance.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">He must be right. I’ve seen a local mini implant specialty dentist on local television programming. He’s talked about the cost of mini dental implants. I rest assured knowing my money was well-spent in that I got fillings, an extraction, a crown and two mini implants for less than I heard quoted</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">by the dentist I saw on television when he quoted a price for just two mini implants.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Dental work completed, I brush my teeth with reckless abandon as I say, because I don’t have to be concerned about breaking teeth. Brushing and flossing is a breeze.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">For all a scaredy-cat can imagine about mini dental implants, I barely mentioned the procedure., because it was really just rather uneventful. I don’t have a horror story to tell. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">I could hear the work being done. I couldn’t feel a thing. No after pain either. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">What I did experience was having teeth, where there had been space. I had more money left in my pocket too, If I’ve lost anything, I guess it would be that I’ve lost apprehension of going to the dentist.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">In the words of Martha Stewart, “That’s a good thing.”</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Thank you Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer and staff, for giving me a smiling outlook on being a patient of your in-chair dentistry.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Sue (Buffalo, NY)</span></span></span></span></div>Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-75232705241588311992009-12-22T21:54:00.000-05:002009-12-22T21:55:46.441-05:00Mini Dental Implant Information<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Mini Dental Implant Information by Benjamin D. Oppenheimer, DDS - <a href="http://www.DrMDI.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #000099">www.DrMDI.com</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">What are Mini Dental Implants? </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Mini Dental Implants are titanium screws that replace the root of a tooth. The ball shaped head and collar design can be used for both permanently cemented crowns or bridges as well as securing full or partial dentures. When used for fixed or cemented applications the prosthesis is cemented directly to the head of the implant. If the implant is to be used for a removable denture then a housing with a rubber gasket is attached precisely to the acrylic denture and functions like a button that snaps on and off the implant. the denture sits snugly against the gums and is retained securely allowing better chewing function and increased confidence. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">How are Mini Dental Implants placed? </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Mini Dental Implants are placed quickly and easily using a microsurgical technique. Your dentist will use a small amount of local anesthetic and make a pin-sized puncture in the gum and jaw. The Mini Implant is then threaded gently and carefully into the jaw. The heads of the implants protrude from the gum tissue and provide an attachment for securing dentures, or cementing crowns or bridges. It is a one step procedure involving minimally invasive surgery. <a href="http://www.drmdi.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #000099"> Dr. Oppenheimer </span></a>has helped hundreds of patients this way.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Why is Mini Dental Implant technology a better option than “regular implants?” </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Dental Implant therapy has been one of the most significant advances in dentistry in the past 25 years. Tens of thousands of grateful patients testify to the benefits of replacing lost teeth and restoring confidence in their smile. Several different types of implants and restorations are available. The problem is, many of them are expensive and require a long recovery. Your options depend upon the amount of bone available, the patient's general health, and restoration preference. Mini Dental Implants are minimally invasive and in most cases require only local anesthesia. With Mini Dental Implants, less bone is necessary, which is a great benefit for patients who have previously been told they would need bone grafts to receive any dental implants. Another benefit is for patients who are medically compromised and have previously been told they cannot get implants.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Why so small? </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">The computer and medical worlds are both striving to develop smaller and smaller components. In similar fashion, The Mini Dental Implants represents a smaller version of the dental implant. Smaller means less invasive which makes the procedure and recovery easier on you. This microsurgical approach allows Mini Dental Implant Solutions for more patients and represents a new option for many previously denied treatment with older conventional-style implants.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Are Mini Dental Implants more expensive? </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Typically, Mini Dental Implants are more <i>affordable</i>---usually half the price of conventional implant treatment. This affordability enables people to expand their treatment options, allowing some to realize their dream of fixed bridgework instead of removable dentures. Because Mini Dental Implants require less bone, this option eliminates the need for expensive, time-consuming bone graft procedures.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Who invented them? </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">The titanium alloy was developed about twenty years ago and was recognized as being a useful material for a variety of medical and dental implanted devices. Dr. Sendax and The Imtec Corporation, now a 3M Company, developed the the Mini Dental Implant System and the important placement protocol. Thousands of patients have them to thank for their newfound confidence and ability to chew and eat any foods they want. Dr. Ben Oppenheimer has also contributed to new techniques to make the mini dental implants easier and more affordable for patients. More information is available on <a href="http://www.DrMDI.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #000099">www.DrMDI.com</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">How widely accepted are Mini Dental Implants? </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">A great deal of time, research and study has gone into the development of Mini Dental Implants. It is safe, biocompatible, FDA approved and provides an improved method of tooth replacement. After 40 years of study the technique is now used by thousands of dentists in many different countries and is recommended by some of the top implant dentists in the world. <a href="http://www.drmdi.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #000099">Dr. Ben</span></a> continues to support dentist around the world with Mini Dental Implants</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Dr. Benjamin Oppenheimer is an Implant Dentist in Amherst, NY. He has placed thousands of dental implants for dentures and implants to replace missing teeth. Dr. Ben has taught thousands of dentists how to place dental implants in a minimally invasive manner including no cutting of the gums or stitches. Mini Dental Implants are Fast and Affordable. Dr. Oppenheimer’s Dental office serves western New York including: Amherst, Tonawanda, Kenmore, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, West Seneca, Depew, Jamestown. Call today for a Free Dental Implant Consultation and Free Dental X-Ray. <a href="http://www.DrMDI.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #000099">Dr. Oppenheimer</span></a> Offers No Interest Financing for 24 months on dental implant procedures.</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div>Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-67085498668382156752007-12-19T20:49:00.000-05:002011-10-17T11:18:11.637-04:00What Are Mini Dental Implants?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The MDI (mini dental Implant) System consists of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture, The head of the implant is shaped like a ball and the retaining fixture acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring. The O-ring snaps over the ball when the denture is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined level of force. When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue. 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Late in l997, Dr. Sendax collaborated about his mini implant theory and design concepts with a colleague, Dr. Ronald A. Bulard. Dr. Bulard had previously formed a dental implant company, IMTEC Corporation, which was at the time manufacturing and marketing standard sized dental implants, abutments, and other dental products. Convinced they were on to something special, the two implant dentists spent countless hours studying and refining Dr. Sendax's original creative design, resulting in a more efficient top and collar to the mini dental implants. Combining this now re-designed mini implant with Dr. Sendax's original insertion protocol resulted in a successful breakthrough. Under Dr. Bulard's direction, IMTEC Corporation began the rather complex and expensive design and manufacturing procedures which ultimately resulted in what is now offered to the dental community under the brand name IMTEC Sendax MDI (mini dental implant). The innovative system and procedure was thereafter formally introduced to the United States dental community at an implant conference in Orlando, Florida in April, l999. It was an instant success and now represents one of the fastest growing segments of the dental product industry.</span></span></div>Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-19574904214304077352007-12-17T22:12:00.000-05:002007-12-17T22:16:48.198-05:00Recent Comment about Dr. Oppenheimer"...I decided to try the mini implant system by Imtec. I also contacted FIRST Dental Lab and spoke to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Ben Oppenheimer</span> who walked me through the case. He helped me select the proper implants, he designed the surgical guide, and made the immediate temporary partial. Everything went right into place and because of the mini implant system, she left with a secure temporary partial in place. "<br /><br />Steven Esposito DMD, MAGD<br /><br />Ballston Spa, NY<br /><br />Thanks for the great comments Steve!<br /><br />Dr. BenDr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-7339950162878099502007-09-30T20:43:00.001-04:002007-09-30T20:57:01.321-04:00Are Mini-Dental Implants Right For You?<ul><li>Mini Dental Implants are a fantastic alternative to conventional, large diameter implants. </li><li>A single, minimally invasive surgery is all that's needed for insertion of the Mini Dental Implants. </li><li>There is typically no pain during the procedure and just a small amount of local anesthetic is needed.</li><li>There is no downtime and very little post-op discomfort.</li><li>The implants are put into immediate biting or "loading" function thanks to their "self-tapping" design, thereby anchoring a fixed bridge or denture. </li><li>There is no need to wait for months of healing. </li><li>Mini Dental Implants are surprisingly affordable, and are available at a fraction of the cost of traditional implants. By choosing the MDI, you've chosen an enhanced way of life free from the discomforts and heartaches of a loose or ill-fitting denture or embarrassment of missing teeth.</li></ul>Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925182686977408196.post-29250894599461071352007-09-28T21:18:00.000-04:002007-09-28T21:19:02.370-04:00Mini Dental ImplantsSimple. Safe. Effective.Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745855661563500951noreply@blogger.com