CNEWS Convergence News Network reporters Li Yingxuan and Chen Qiaojun/Reporting from Taipei

Most patients with missing teeth will choose to use dental implants to restore their normal bite, considering the appearance, practicality and comfort. However, dental implants are, after all, medical procedures that require certain risks. Therefore, choosing the right dental implant surgeon is an important and complex challenge. How to choose a good dental implant doctor? Experts have compiled the following 6 suggestions to help patients find a dentist with dental implant technology.

Liang Jiayuan, director of dental implantology at Modern Dental Digital Dental Implant Center of Modern Dental Medical System, said that dental implant surgery has become popular among many people in recent years. It not only provides better chewing function, but also enhances appearance confidence. When choosing a suitable dental implant doctor and clinic, the first step is to check the dental implant doctor’s qualifications. Choose a doctor with a formal medical background and confirm that he or she has professional certification in dental implantology. Certification approved by relevant agencies indicates that the doctor has the necessary professional abilities and practical experience.

The next step is the doctor’s experience and surgical cases. Because dental implant surgery requires exquisite skills, experienced doctors are usually better able to adapt to various situations and reduce the risk of complications. Third, check whether the clinic’s equipment is advanced, including imaging equipment, surgical tools, etc. Advanced equipment contributes to the accuracy and success rate of the surgery. The fourth thing to consider is evaluation and reputation. Through patient evaluation and recommendations, you can understand the doctor’s service attitude and surgical results. Collect information from multiple sources, including online reviews and recommendations from friends and family.

The fifth is price and warranty. Although price should not be the only factor for patients to choose a doctor, a good dental implant doctor should provide a transparent treatment plan and cost quotation, so that patients can clearly understand the entire surgical process and required costs; the final pre-operative consultation is also very important, and many excellent medical teams provide pre-operative consultation and provide detailed answers.

Liang Jiayuan added that choosing a dental implant doctor should not be based solely on price or location. Patients should take the time to research, evaluate and choose a doctor that best meets their needs and expectations. "Choosing an experienced, skilled and patient-centered doctor will help ensure the success and long-term effects of dental implant surgery."

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