Dr. Carl Pogoncheff was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and chose to return to his hometown to open his practice.
Dr. Carl Pogoncheff graduated from University of Michigan School of Dentistry and completed three additional years to earn a Masters of Science degree in Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan. He is currently a faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and a past chair of the Dental School Alumni Board of Governors. Dr. Carl Pogoncheff is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and is a Board Certified Prosthodontist.
Carl M Pogoncheff DDS MS FACP is the first Prosthodontist in Lansing to be certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics.
Dental implants offer a superior option for replacing missing or damaged teeth. Modern technology makes it possible for implants to look, feel, and function similarly to your own natural teeth. Implant dentistry can restore comfort and convenience to those who have experienced one missing tooth or multiple teeth, or complete tooth loss.
Dental implants are an artificial device that helps mimic the entire tooth structure-including the root. Dental implants serve as artificial roots that are anchored into the jawbone and support a crown, bridge or denture that is fixed, snap on and off, or removable. Dental implants are biocompatible cylinder-shaped prosthetic devices made of titanium. They are placed in the jawbone where teeth are missing. They are used to replace the roots of missing teeth and support many different prosthetic solutions.
Whether you are missing a single tooth, more than one tooth, or all of your teeth or if you have a broken tooth or decayed tooth that may be beyond repair and needs extraction, you could be a candidate for an implant. If you are having difficulties with your dentures, partial denture or bridge, you could also benefit from using implants as a support to make them more stable and comfortable or by replacing them with implants.
Your prosthodontist will have to examine your mouth, health history and habits to determine if you are a candidate for an implant. First, you must have adequate bone to support the implant. At Advanced Dental Solutions, we use state-of-the-art technology, including our Cone Beam digital X-ray that generates a 3-dimensional x-ray to assess whether a patient has adequate bone. Second, health history and habits are also considered. Smokers and people with diabetes are less likely to heal properly from the implant placement and more likely to have an implant fail over time. If you have diabetes or smoke you may still be a viable candidate for implants, but those health factors are something to discuss with your prosthodontist. In the past, patients with insufficient bone or those with certain health conditions or habits were not considered candidates for implants. Advances in diagnostics and bone reconstruction have made it so that most patients can receive implants.
In general, dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth and offer improved chewing and speaking capabilities over dentures and bridges. Dental implants have been used for over 40 years and are a trusted method of tooth replacement. These are a few of the benefits of dental implants:
Dental implants are in some circumstances a more expensive route than other options.
A dental implant is placed in the bone and allowed to heal for an extended period of time. Typically a minor surgical procedure, dental implants can be placed at the time of the tooth extraction depending on your specific situation. Following adequate healing time, Dr. Pogoncheff places a crown on the implant and you leave the appointment with an artificial tooth that looks and feels similar to a natural tooth. Implants can also support other prosthetic solutions such as bridges or dentures.
Unlike natural teeth, implants are not susceptible to dental diseases such as decay. However, the health of your gums is vital to maintaining implants. You need to continue to brush and floss all of your teeth, including the implant so that you do not get gum disease. Studies show that the risk of implant failure is 90% less for patients who actively keep up with home care and cleanings.