Practice Philosophy

As a team, we are dedicated to providing our patients with cutting-edge dentistry, supported by over 25 years of experience and teaching in dentistry.

Our philosophy begins with understanding each patient’s needs as an individual. We know that more treatment is not necessarily better treatment. And so we strive to educate our patients as to treatment options along with a full discussion of the advantages and disadvantages, time and financial requirements of each treatment plan. We encourage and appreciate questions. In this manner, the patient is fully involved throughout the course of any treatment.

Our goal in each treatment plan is:

• To treat our patients in a relaxed and caring atmosphere, so that they are at ease!
• To keep our patients out of pain
• To improve function of the dentition in chewing ability and speech
• To create and maintain beautiful smiles for our patients for a lifetime.
  

Most importantly, our office stresses the need for long-term maintenance. We know that prevention is always less costly and more effective in maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile.

Dr. Edalat's Treatment Philosophy

1. "For all my patients I start with a comprehensive treatment plan. The timing of our treatments are coordinated with our patient to meet their needs and schedules."

2. "Having over 25 years of teaching and practice experience enables me to combine my extensive experience, with cutting edge new research and technology in dentistry which is available in teaching institutions like NYU, which I have been affiliated for 28 years."

3. "In general my restorations, single crown or full mouth fixed restoration last as long as 20 to 30 years, the key for success comes from my double specialties in prosthodontics and periodontics."

4. "As you may know the implants, mostly done with two specialties in dentistry, periodontist or oral surgeons do the surgical placement of implants then the patients are referred to prosthodontist for the restoration (Crown or dentures on the top of the implants). Being a periodontist and prosthodontist I personally take all the responsibility for the success and failure of the implants, for surgical placement and restoration phase. There is no moving from one office to the other and no blame game at the end of a procedure.

5. "In the issue of implants for the upper jaw with minimum bone due to maxillary sinus, I prefer Osteotom technique rather than extensive and expensive sinus lift which cuts the pain and healing time in half, which is big advantage for patients financially and emotionally."

6. "In conclusion, I am proud that my double specialty in prosthodontics, periodontics as well as my practice and teaching experience have given me an ability to provide painless, long lasting dentistry I do."