Released on = September 4, 2006, 6:29 pm

Press Release Author = Atlantic Dental Associates

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = CHARLESTON, SC - Dr. Olivia Calhoun Palmer of Atlantic
Dental Associates, LLC was selected by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry to
be one of their national spokespersons for the year (2006-2007). As spokesperson,
she will be called upon to explain how implant dentistry can improve the quality of
people's lives.

Press Release Body = CHARLESTON, SC - Dr. Olivia Calhoun Palmer of Atlantic Dental
Associates, LLC was selected by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry to be one
of their national spokespersons for the year (2006-2007). As spokesperson, she will
be called upon to explain how implant dentistry can improve the quality of people\'s
lives. To learn more about the benefits of implant dentistry, please contact
Atlantic Dental Associates.
It is possible to have all of your own teeth again, even if you have had teeth
missing for many years! You will be able to eat, speak and smile comfortably, with
confidence.
An implant is an \"artificial root\". The implant is made of titanium - the same
material that is used in orthopedic surgery. The implant is surgically placed into
your jawbone. After healing has taken place, a post is placed into the implant, and
a crown is cemented on the post.
Dr. Palmer is an experienced implantologist who achieves excellent results, both
surgically and aesthetically. She will work together with you to provide a
step-by-step plan to replace your missing teeth or reconstruct your entire mouth,
depending on your individual needs.
The remarkable development of Osseo-integrated implants is definitely the future of
modern dentistry.
An implant is a titanium screw that resembles the root of a tooth. It is surgically
placed in the bone so that a crown may be attached to it, to replace a missing tooth
as naturally as possible. An implant is made of titanium, the most biologically
compatible material made. An implant is placed in the mouth surgically, making a
small hole in the bone into which the implant is inserted. If there is not enough
bone, there are several ways to increase the amount of bone so that an implant can
be placed. Bone can be transplanted from other areas of the mouth or we can use
other sources of bone.
Implants, when properly placed, are 98% successful. Problems that may arise include
post-operative infection, in which case the implant would need to be removed, or
nerve damage. A failed implant can be replaced after the area has healed. Candidates
for implants are patients who wish to replace their missing teeth, non-smokers, and
are in good health. Patients who wear dentures and are unable to chew are excellent
candidates for implants.
Based in Charleston, SC, Atlantic Dental Associates offers general, implant and
aesthetic dental services. Dr. Olivia Calhoun Palmer has owned and operated the
office since 1982. Due to her extensive training in implant dentistry, Dr. Palmer is
one of only a few professionals in the area who is able to both place and restore
implants. She is an associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
and is the only local general dentist with surgical privileges at both Roper
Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital.

Web Site = http://www.atlanticdentalassociates.com

Contact Details = Dr. Olivia Palmer||1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard||Charleston ,
29407||$$country||||843-556-3838||ocpalmer@bellsouth.net||http://www.atlanticdentalassociates.com