Years Performed: 40 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Dr. Shanaman was involved in clinical studies, for approval of the Goretex membrane used for regeneration of bone. Since 1989, I have been doing guided bone regeneration. I lectured on the subject, both nationally and internationally. I have been involved with studies utilizing rhBMP2, an extremely effective bone growth factor. Presently, I use this in my practice for difficult cases.
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Years Performed: 23 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Dr. Shanaman has been placing dental implants since 1984, and was Director of Implantology in the Graduate Department of Periodontology, Temple University. Ideal Candidate:
Missing tooth or teeth
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Years Performed: 23 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Dr. Shanaman is one of four practices in the United States involved with clinical studies for Nobel Biocare Implants.
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Overdenture Treatment
Years Performed: 15 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Overdentures can provide a cost effective way to stabilize dentures with implants. The other benefit is that implants help preserve the jawbone and provide a youthful appearance.
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Periodontal Treatment
Years Performed: 30 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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As a periodontist, Dr. Shanaman was trained in gingival augmentation procedures (gum grafting)to cover exposed roots of teeth. He published a journal article using barrier membranes to regenerate soft tissue over the roots of teeth. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject.
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* The national average fees do not include cost of anesthetics or surgical facility. Be sure to ask your doctor about additonal fees. Costs will vary from city to city throughout the United States.
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Richard H Shanaman, DDS - Applies Consultation Fee Toward Surgery!
If, as the poets say, the eyes are the mirror to the soul, then the mouth gives it voice.
I am fortunate to have chosen dentistry as my profession. There is a never ending challenge to grow and change. I have a passion for what I do. By visualizing new and better ways to treat people, my dreams often become reality.
Dentistry is an art and science, full of hard work and rewards, that continually evolves. Over the years, I listened to our patients and I learned.
-Richard H. Shanaman, DDS
It is our intent to offer an oral healthcare program that puts you in control of your own dental decisions and treats you with the dignity that is your due along the way.
You aren't sick or having a toothache. You're here for something else; an appropriate concern that your smile matches your inner being. Cosmetic regenerative dentistry creates harmony between our inner and outer self, as when you look as young and fresh as you feel inside.
Although everyone knows inner beauty is more important than physical beauty, I believe the two are linked. Improving one's smile allows the inner beauty to shine through. Cosmetic regenerative dentistry is about something more powerful than I ever imagined. The real secret of cosmetic regenerative dentistry is that something magnificent happens inside the person.
We believe that tooth loss leads to bone loss; which eventually results in a compromised smile, decreased ability to function and often affects speech. It has a profound effect on the premature appearance of aging or a youthful, rejuvenating effect when bone is maintained or regenerated.
We accomplish great patient relationships by:
Eliminating dental chair dependency, the feeling that your dentist will do what he will do and you have very little to say about it. At your first visit we spend time with you, so that we may learn about you and you about us.
Eliminating dental office disinterest, the suspicion that you are nothing more than a "mouth" to your dentist, and that he's in a hurry to get on to the next one and make his quota for the day. Your care is an ongoing concern for us. We are always there for you -- before, during and after an "in-the-chair" experience. We not only follow through; we follow up.
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I am fortunate to have chosen dentistry as my profession. There is a never ending challenge to grow and change. I have a passion for what I do. By visualizing new and better ways to treat people, my dreams often become reality. 
