Implant Dentistry
   Dental implants are the newest addition to the world of dentistry, and within the last 25 years, significant advancements have been made within this field. During Dr. Izu’s training, over 80% of her cases involved dental implants. This included patients with implant dentures, partials, crowns, and bridges. In special situations, Dr. Izu has used dental implants in treating cancer patients who have lost part of their upper or lower jaw to cancer. There are many new options available to patients with the advent of this technology, and Dr. Izu will work with you and an implant surgeon to find the best possible dental treatment for you.

WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT?

The most common type of dental implant is a root form dental implant. In most situations today, the implants used are made of a titanium alloy. When you look at it, it appears to be a small screw. This screw is then placed within the bone in a minor surgery. After the appropriate healing time (depending on the surgery), the implant can be restored with either crowns, or a removable appliance (denture or partial).

Services Offered by Dr. Izu
Dr. Izu provides the following following patient services...

Adult/Geriatric Dentistry
Treatment of patients with more extensive needs, for example those who require multiple crowns & bridges, have deep bites, occlusion problems, need dental implants, or have multiple tooth loss due to extensive periodontal disease. Read More...

Dentures, Partials
Dentures or partials are very common within the mature adult community. Thanks to the advances in esthetic materials today, the dentures and partials of today are nothing like the ones your grandparents had. Read More...

Implant Dentistry
Dental implants are the newest addition to the world of dentistry, and within the last 25 years, significant advancements have been made within this field. During Dr. Izu’s training, over 80% of her cases involved dental implants. Read More...

Full Mouth Rehabilitation
When a patient has work done on almost every tooth in the mouth, this treatment is commonly referred to as full mouth rehabilitation. With this treatment almost every tooth is crowned, and in some situations the bite is returned to a more physiological healthy state.  Read More...

Dental Oncology
(more information coming soon...)
What is Prosthodontics?
Learn more about Prosthodontics, including additional information about Maxillofacial Prosthodontics...

About Prosthodontics

Meet Dr. Izu
Dr. Izu received her dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. After receiving her dental degree, Dr. Izu continued her dental education by completing a three year residency program in the dental specialty of prosthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

During her training, Dr. Izu was exposed to many difficult dental cases, and had extensive experience with full mouth rehabilitations and restoring dental implants.

After her prosthodontic training, Dr. Izu continued her education by completing a one year fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in the Dental Oncology Department at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. At M.D. Anderson, Dr. Izu was able to rehabilitate cancer patients with oral complications, as well as treat patients with congenital defects. Read More...