At the risk of aggravating a large group (think UNC Tarheel fans), I grew up in Durham, went to Duke, and love Duke Basketball. Though not everyone is a Duke fan, few can argue the success of famed five-time national championship coach, Mike Krzyzewski. One of my favorite quotes by Coach K is, “I get a group of people who are talented to commit to excellence and to work together as one. That’s where it starts. Different talents, same commitment.” This approach is similar to the success that comes when a team works together to help patients create an attractive and functional smile.
Whether we’re talking about basketball or dental implants, success comes down to having the right team focused on one goal: Getting our patients the results they want. At North Raleigh Periodontics, our goal is to improve quality of life with effective, patient-centered oral and systemic care. The team is not just limited to those in our office though. In fact, it takes a team dedicated to excellence to create a best-in-class experience when you come to us for implant work.
First, a skilled specialist. I am fortunate to have many years of experience in advanced periodontal surgery and in placing thousands of implants to determine if you are an ideal candidate for a dental implant. We incorporate the most advanced technology in making this determination in order to achieve the results that you want.
Second, an implant treatment coordinator. Following your assessment, the coordinator will map out the appropriate treatment plan based on the surgeon’s assessment and then coordinate that information to all the involved parties.
Third, the restorative dentist. Our partners work with us to ensure that your implant matches the shape, color, and aesthetics of your natural teeth to ensure the most natural outcome. We partner with the best of the best dental professionals in our area who share our philosophy of serving others and not being served.
Fourth, a restorative dental laboratory. The restorative dentist will work with the laboratory to help bring their vision to life balancing strength and durability with visual appeal.
Fifth, the surgical dental laboratory. At North Raleigh Periodontics we use Little Creek Implant and Sleep as our trusted implant laboratory partner. They use state of the art implant planning software combined with incredibly accurate 3D models and diagnostic CBCTs to produce tools that increase accuracy, reduce surgical time, and ultimately help the surgeon place implants more effectively and precisely.
Sixth, we need you, the patient. You are THE most important member of this team. When you meet with our team, we need to know your history and what you want to achieve.
Just like a well-coached basketball team, at North Raleigh Periodontics we work seamlessly with talented dentists, dedicated implant coordinators, and highly skilled laboratories. All of whom bring the perfect blend of skill, precision, and teamwork, ensuring that every patient’s implant journey is a winning one.
Please call us at 919-518-8222 with questions or comments.
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