Frederic J. Norkin, D.M.D., Samuel Zfaz, D.D.S., Liliana Aranguren, D.D.S., M.D.Sc., Jeffrey Ganeles, D.M.D., F.A.C.D. and André DeSouza, D.M.D., MSc
Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Having a beautiful, healthy smile is important for everyone at every age. Dental problems like periodontal (gum) disease, tooth loss and bone loss often deprive people of that effortless, sparkling, radiant smile and the confidence that comes with it.
The doctors of South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry wrote the book on many of these procedures (literally). The practice is known worldwide for clinical innovations, enhancements and excellence. They have contributed to technical books, dozens of scientific, peer-reviewed articles and hundreds of professional presentations sharing their developments and techniques.
They have focused their careers, services and facilities on personalized, state-of-the-art care in Boca Raton for more than 60 years. Whether you need to maintain your natural teeth with laser-assisted gum treatment, replace missing teeth with robotically placed ceramic and titanium implants and immediate restorations, restore lost jawbone structure or enhance your smile with root coverage or gum contouring, their doctors excel in these areas. Their vast experience makes them uniquely qualified to help patients overcome dental procedure failures and complications encountered with previous treatments.
“We have considerable intellectual and technical resources and pride ourselves on applying appropriate personalized solutions based on our experience, wisdom, education and integrity. Our practice is different from others in that our focus is really on maintaining healthy teeth and smiles. If we can’t do that, we help create new smiles with implant dentistry,” says Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles, an experienced periodontist and dental implant surgeon and one of six board-certified dentists who comprise the Boca Raton practice. The others are Dr. Frederic J. Norkin, Dr. Liliana Aranguren Dr. André DeSouza and Dr. Samuel Zfaz. Dr. Eitan Gross is the practice’s board-certified dental anesthesiologist.
“We have every relevant technology available for the treatments we provide. Of particular importance is knowing how to use them to optimize your results,” according to Dr. Norkin. For example, the practice was the first in the world to offer YOMI® robotic-assisted surgery, the first and only FDA-approved robotic system designed for dental implant surgery.
“We utilize minimally invasive gum and bone generation, LANAP® laser-assisted gum surgery, digital intraoral scanners, 3D printing, SmartGraft, Nexus IOS, photogrammetry, SmileFy simulation software, EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy and T-scan® digital bite analysis,” added Dr. Aranguren.
Cosmetic/esthetic procedures include root (recession) coverage, crown lengthening, lip repositioning and gummy smile correction.
“And let’s not forget that we created TeethToday®, a method that has our patients leaving the office with new teeth on their newly placed implants, regardless of the condition they came in with,” says Dr. Zfaz.
Our team of skilled assistants, hygienists and treatment coordinators focus on seamless, efficient and optimal results.
The doctors are acutely aware of the impact of oral health on overall well-being and maintain strong connections with the medical community to optimize their patients’ health.
“We’re accessible 24/7,” says Dr. DeSouza. “Specialty dental offices like ours are contracting around the country, but we’re thriving. I think it’s because of the attention to customer service and focused, patient-friendly care we provide to our patients and dentists with whom we collaborate.”
Patients appreciate of all the innovative, cutting-edge technology as well as the expert care they receive. “We know how our patients feel about us because we have thousands of 5-star online reviews,” Dr. Aranguren points out. “They say that they feel well-cared for and that our team is very focused on positive experiences. Despite the fact that we’re a large practice, we listen and provide individualized care.”
“We also provide many different options to reduce stress and anxiety with safe and effective sedation,” says Dr. Gross.
Contact the center directly to schedule an appointment. You do not need a referral.
Location: 3020 N. Military Trail, Ste. 200, Boca Raton, 561-912-9993; flsmile.com
Specialties: Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Frederic J. Norkin, D.M.D. — Board Certified: Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery; Fellow, ITI
Samuel Zfaz, D.D.S. — Board Certified: Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery; Fellow, ITI
Liliana Aranguren, D.D.S., M.D.Sc. — Board Certified: Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery; Fellow, ITI
Jeffrey Ganeles, D.M.D., F.A.C.D. — Board Certified: Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery; Fellow, AO, ITI; Board of Directors: Academy of Osseointegration
André DeSouza, D.M.D., MSc — Diplomate: American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry; Fellow, ITI
Eitan Gross, D.M.D. (Not pictured)— Diplomate: American Board of Dental Anesthesiology
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