If you are missing teeth, and are considering dental implants, you may be able to save a significant amount of money and enjoy the convenience of staying right on campus. You may even discover if you qualify for one of many implant research studies currently being conducted.
People in need of dental implants can save 30 percent or more at Eastman Department of Dentistry/Eastman Dental Center, a part of the University of Rochester Medical Center. There are new techniques that make implants possible where in the past they could not be done. Recent developments in dentistry demonstrate that the use of shorter implants, bone grafting, and sinus augmentation procedures have made implants possible for a large number of people.
There are even techniques to support dentures in patients who do not have teeth or adequate ridges. Implants can be used to stabilize dentures in patients who have insufficient bone support for their dentures.
“It’s becoming more common to immediately place the crown or bridges with the implant, no longer needing several weeks for healing,” said Dr. Georgios Romanos, clinical professor in the Eastman Department of Dentistry.
“It becomes a quality of life issue when one’s ability to eat, smile and socialize becomes compromised,” said Dr. Cyril Meyerowitz, director, Eastman Dental Center. “As part of the URMC community, we’re available to help.”
After earning a dental degree, dentists may choose to begin practice, or continue their education in General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontology and Prosthodontics at a post-graduate institution, such as Eastman Department of Dentistry/Eastman Dental Center. Each year, the world-renowned Eastman Department of Dentistry/Eastman Dental receives more than 700 applications for just 48 resident positions, allowing the best and the brightest to be selected. As a result, many patients choose Eastman Department of Dentistry/Eastman Dental Center because the cost of the care provided by supervised, highly qualified post-doctoral residents is discounted in consideration of their participation in the educational process and research.
For more information regarding the research studies, please call Stacie Ellis at 273-4489or email her at Stacie_ellis@urmc.rochester.edu.
March 24, 2009 at 8:05 pm |
Hello , I am interested in participating in programs to improve and maintain my dental health
MG
March 30, 2009 at 1:45 pm |
For information on our studies please call Stacie Ellis at 273-4489or email her at Stacie_ellis@urmc.rochester.edu.
March 24, 2009 at 8:47 pm |
Thank you for your interest. Please contact Stacie Ellis at 273-4489.
March 30, 2009 at 1:01 pm |
We are interested in studies for prevention and restoration.
April 21, 2009 at 8:16 pm |
Hello Stacie, Myself as well as my husband will love to be a part in your study due to we both have some dental issues. And think this will boost both of our esteem up
April 22, 2009 at 3:10 pm |
Hello, please call Stacie Ellis at 273-4489or email her at Stacie_ellis@urmc.rochester.edu.
April 23, 2009 at 2:09 pm |
How do I contact you to see if I qualify for dental implants I had my teeth extracted a few years ago and I just cannot wear dentures they gag me and are very painful. I tried to call the number listed but it was not in service
April 23, 2009 at 5:01 pm |
Hello, that number is still working, please try again.
November 4, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Hello,
My interest is in taking part in you’re studies for saving on dental implants, i would be willing to take the risk……let me know how to get started
April 23, 2009 at 9:40 pm |
I tried that number again and operater said it wasnt working. Could you tell me the area code Im calling from out of town. That may be the reason.
April 24, 2009 at 6:42 pm |
The area code is 585
July 11, 2009 at 11:23 pm |
OKI,this is very exciting news as I am presently disabled and wanting to re-enter the work force. I am a singer and play several musical instruments but the thought of returning to the stage and singing and smiling with 4 teeth missing in obvious spots makes me full of stage fright. I just don’t have the money to pay for full cost dental implants but if there are reduced cost or experimental ones that would be a miracle. Can you tell me more? Thankyou for everything you can let me know!
July 13, 2009 at 1:55 pm |
Melissa, For more information regarding the research studies, please call Stacie Ellis at 273-4489or email her at Stacie_ellis@urmc.rochester.edu.
August 2, 2009 at 4:47 pm |
dear bibby1,
I am sorry it took me so long to geet back here. I am new at frontier Email and thought I lost all my mail but it just diapppeared to a different place and I finally found it. Thank you for replying so quickly. I will contact Stacie Ellis tomorrow. I am so excited! Thank you again! In Spirit, Melissa
November 6, 2009 at 8:07 pm |
Thank you for your comment. For more information regarding the research studies, please call Stacie Ellis at 273-4489or email her at Stacie_ellis@urmc.rochester.edu.