Dentaltown Supplement: Implants Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine


Dental implants are one of the fastest growing treatment options in our profession. Implants are nothing new; they were first placed more than 60 years ago. Dr. Leonard Linkow, considered by some to be the father of modern implant dentistry, placed his first root-form implant in 1952 only four months after his dental school graduation. That fact would lead some to argue that placing an implant is so easy a new graduate can do it.

All joking aside, the proper placement of root-form implants requires proper training, detailed diagnostics and a complete treatment plan. The companies featured in this supplement support our community and they are interested in helping you get started with implants in your practice. If you are not currently restoring implants, this is a great place to start. Beginning with single teeth, you will get comfortable with the components and the process. This experience can serve as a springboard to pursue training for the surgical placement of implants.

I have selected two terrific implant cases from the message boards of Dentaltown.com that will appeal to dentists at any level. These cases are well-documented and have generated great discussion online. This is only a small sample of the resources available to you on Dentaltown.com. We appreciate your support and wish you the best on your implant journey.

Sincerely,
Thomas J. Giacobbi, DDS
Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
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