The developing market for dental implants
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The use of dental implants in the US has increased significantly since the late 1980s. Dental implants are bone-anchored prostheses used to replace missing teeth. A study estimated the number of US dentists who place implants from a survey of 3,431 dentists. Thirteen percent of all US dentists have surgically placed a dental implant. The number of dentists placing dental implants increased by approximately 3% between 1986 and 1990, and the number of implants placed increased 73% over the same time period. Over half of the dental implants done between 1986 and 1990 were placed by oral surgeons. Root-form implants were the most frequently used dental implants. The placement of dental implants was higher in the southeast states than in other regions.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1993
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Today's impatient patient
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Fee-for-service dentists can increase patient satisfaction by spending time providing personalized treatment and consultation, and saving time when processing patients. Consumers demand rapid yet individualized service in more and more transactions, including oral care. Fee-based practices should answer the phone, offer appointments, process lab work and treat their patients with minimal delay and maximum convenience. Taking time for examination, treatment, consultation and personalized mailings can increase billable services and patient satisfaction.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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