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Dr. Omar Abdo founded the Jupiter Institute for Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry, located in Jupiter, Florida.
Dr. Omar Abdo specializes in prosthodontics, the field of replacing lost teeth and jaw structures, especially through the use of implants made of biocompatible materials such as surgical-grade titanium, as well as all ceramic restorations.
Becoming a specialist in prosthodontics requires additional schooling beyond the basic dental degree, as well as the passing of written and oral examinations to gain board certification. Dr. Abdo received his Master of Science in Oral Science from the Graduate College at the University of Illinois in 2002. Dr. Abdo completed his dental specialty residency and passed the exams to become board-certified in prosthodontics.
Dr. Omar Abdo also holds membership as a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, the premier organization for practitioners of reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry in the United States. In addition to his private practice, the Jupiter Institute for Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry, which he founded in 2005, Dr. Omar Abdo also remains involved in teaching the art of dentistry.
From 1998 to 1999, Dr. Abdo served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. From 2003 through 2005, he held an appointment as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Postgraduate Prosthodontics at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Omar Abdo's Publications
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An Overview of the Nine Dental Specialties
, Dr. Omar Abdo's Blog on Bigsight
June, 2011
Through his career as a Dentist at a private practice and as Managing Partner for
Jupiter Prosthodontics, Dr. Omar Abdo maintains his expertise in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Omar Abdo’s dental facility offers several services for his clients in Jupiter, Florida, most of which require his knowledge as a Prosthodontist. One of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, prosthodontics focuses on the practice of full-mouth rehabilitation with an attention to aesthetics and cosmetic details. Dr. Omar Abdo has compiled an outline of the nine dental specialties below.
1. Prosthodontics: This field concentrates on the restoration and replacement of a patient’s teeth, and prosthodontists regularly strive to regain their patients’ beautiful smiles.
2. Periodontics: This practice involves the study of the periodontium (the gums and other teeth-supporting tissues and bones). Periodontists maintain a working knowledge of the teeth and the diseases that affect them.
3. Orthodontics: Dealing with tooth irregularity, orthodontics is a dental specialty that studies and treats improper bites and tooth alignment. Braces is one of the most popular treatments in orthodontics.
4. Pediatric Dentistry: This branch of dentistry, involving children from birth through adolescence.
5. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: This specialty includes the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, as well as the full anatomical area of the skull, jaws, and face.
6. Endodontics: Endodontic treatment focuses on the rehabilitation of an individual’s tooth pulp and other tissues around the root.
7. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: This field includes the examination and diagnosis of diseases in the mouth, face, skull, and jaws.
8. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Dental professionals in this industry interpret digital images of a patient’s oral and maxillofacial disease-affected areas.
9. Dental Public Health: A nonclinical field, dental public health examines the overall improvement of dental health in the country and the evaluation of common dental health needs.
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Nitrous Oxide, Dr. Omar Abdo's Blog on Bigsight
July, 2011
Dr. Omar Abdo, an experienced prosthodontist with his own practice in Jupiter-Palm Beach, Florida, performs a wide variety of dental and cosmetic procedures. In addition to knowledge about traditional procedures, such as fillings and bonding, Dr. Abdo possesses a considerable background in cosmetic dental procedures, such as dental implants, porcelain veneers, and teeth whitening. In many procedures, Dr. Abdo prepares patients for advanced procedures with nitrous oxide, a gas that serves as a sedative.
First synthesized by Joseph Priestly in the 18th century, nitrous oxide has played an integral role in dentistry for more than 200 years. Although Humphry Davy discovered in 1800 that nitrous oxide had the potential to relieve pain in humans without causing a loss of consciousness, the gas did not gain general acceptance in the medical community until 1844, when doctors began to use it as a form of anesthesia. A large number of dentists began to utilize nitrous oxide throughout the rest of the 19th century, including Gardner Quincy Colton, whose clinics administered the treatment to more than 25,000 patients in only three years.
Today, nitrous oxide has become one of the most widely used anesthetics in dentistry. In modern applications, patients inhale a combination of oxygen and nitrous oxide, often in a 30-70 ratio of gas to oxygen. After breathing the nitrous oxide mixture, patients experience a dulled pain sensation while remaining conscious. In addition to dental procedures, such as oral surgery, where nitrous oxide can significantly reduce pain in the soft tissue of the gums, the gas is also widely used in cases of trauma, childbirth, and acute coronary syndrome.
In modern dentistry, there are numerous advantages to using nitrous oxide. Throughout the procedure, the dentist and his or her staff can control the depth of the sedation to decrease or increase the effects of the nitrous oxide. Inhalation sedation with nitrous oxide can greatly minimize gagging, has no adverse effects on the heart and lungs, and involves no aftereffects. Because some patients may find nitrous oxide sedation uncomfortable, Dr. Abdo recommends prospective clients ask a dentist for a short trial period to experience the effects of the gas. Above all, patients need to disclose all medical conditions and discuss other health concerns with their dentists before proceeding with nitrous oxide sedation.
For more information on the dental procedures performed by Dr. Omar Abdo, visit his official practice website at www.Dental-Implants-Online.com.
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Dr. Omar Abdo Discusses Dental Bonding
, Omar Abdo's Blog on Bigsight
August, 2011
An experienced prosthodontist, Dr. Omar Abdo Jupiter Institute for Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistryin Florida. Dr. Abdo offers a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive services, including implants, inlays and onlays, veneers, and bonding.
Bonding corrects the appearance of cracked, misarranged, or discolored teeth. The cosmetic procedure covers natural flaws and can even rectify mild misalignment. Prosthodontists adept in the techniques utilize it to help patients preserve their natural teeth. Tooth bonding offers a long-lasting solution to surface defects.
Bonding involves the use of a composite resin that can be used to fill decay, reshape teeth to create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, and lighten or whiten stained teeth. The prosthodontist begins the bonding process by coating the tooth with a thin layer of plastic that adheres to the bonding material. The prosthodontist sculpts the bonding material to create the form he wishes to achieve based on the shape of the patient’s natural teeth and the look that would be most pleasing in conjunction with his or her facial features. Once the prosthodontist achieves the desired appearance, high-intensity light hardens the bonding material and the surface is polished.
The ideal candidates for bonding include those with uneven teeth, receding gums, and decay. Bonding also remains ideal for patients with cracked or chipped teeth, as well as those with gaps in between their front teeth. The bonding material may also be used to permeate small grazes in tooth enamel that collect staining material, thus whitening teeth.
Image of Twinkles German Bonding”, public domain posted by wn.com
“Bonding provides patients with an affordable and effective correction for problems that they feel affect the attractiveness of their smiles,” Dr. Omar Abdo said.
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