At Transcend Dental Health, Dr. Chang will help a patient understand whether a dental implant is the safest option on an individual basis. He will have to carefully examine every patient’s complete medical history and any health conditions he or she may have presently. He will ask to have a blood test performed to determine which dental materials would be best for the implant itself and the restoration (the crown that replaces the tooth).
Dr. Chang believes in fully informed consent, meaning that the patient should understand fully the benefits and risks prior to undergoing treatment at Transcend Dental Health. When a patient decides to proceed with the implant, Dr. Chang will either place the implant, or depending on the case refer the patient to another specialist and send along his recommendations for the least toxic materials for the implant itself.
When the implant is complete, the same care will be used when choosing the materials for the restoration. Our doctors have seen many cases where toxic materials used in dentistry have affected patients’ health. It is our mission to avoid toxic effects of any kind when caring for our patients.