Second Opinions

Some oral health considerations, like tooth replacement or complex extractions, are major undertakings, and you want to be sure you're making the right decision for your ongoing oral health and aesthetic goals.

You want to enjoy excellent dental health and a full smile today and in the future. A second opinion ensures you're making the right decision or that a previous opinion is sound.

At Frontier Dental, our compassionate team, skilled Medina prosthodontist, and certified maxillofacial surgeon provide peace of mind and explain everything you need to know about tooth replacement or an oral health issue, including the whys and why nots of implant candidacy.

Nationwide Second Opinions: How It Works

We make consulting with our dental experts easy. If you're local, schedule an in-person second opinion, but if you live on the other side of the state or across the country, you can still take advantage of our expert consultations. 

Step 1: Email Our Dental Office — Email us at info@frontierdental.org. Tell us about yourself, including why you're seeking a second opinion. We'll then send you a special form/waiver to fill out and request the necessary information. 

Step 2: Submit Your Information — Typically, we will ask for relevant x-rays, clinical pictures, the proposed treatment plan, treatment notes, and any questions that you have for our doctors. You must also include the consulting fee of $200 for the first hour and your completed form/waiver.

Step 3: Receive Your Second Opinion—After our second opinion dentists receive everything from Step 2, they will meticulously review your information, consult with one another, and provide you with an expert second opinion. Note: There is another $200 fee for time spent after the first consulting hour however, these consultations typically don't take more than an hour. 

Some diagnoses are straightforward. For example, if your dentist finds tooth decay during a routine exam, you’ll not need another opinion. In this case, get the filling.

However, if your dentist decides you’re not a candidate for specific tooth replacement options or if you have a complex issue involving your natural teeth, you should always consult a prosthodontist.

A prosthodontist is a dentist with years of advanced training in teeth and tooth replacement intricacies. They are sometimes referred to as “super dentists.” 

In many cases, our “super dentists in Medina” have saved smiles or given patients new smiles using an option that their dentists didn’t think possible. In other words, our prosthodontists have provided dental implants to patients who were once told they were not candidates.

Tooth Replacement Options with Your Prosthodontics

Some patients are denied access to implant dentistry due to jawbone loss or sinus placement. Prosthodontists can often address these issues to help make dental implants a reality.

Our dental implant options include:

• Single Dental Implants
• Multiple Dental Implants
• Implant Dentures
• All-on-4®
• Mini Dental Implants

We also offer removable dentures and partial packages. Our prosthetics are made of the finest materials to restore your smile aesthetics and chewing function.

Dr. Sanjay Karunagaran is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontists and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. His graduate training after dental school includes but is not limited to:

• MSD from Indiana University and Purdue
• Fellowship in Prosthodontics from NYU
• Post Graduate Diploma in Organized Leadership from Oxford University

Dr. Michael Horan is a board-certified maxillofacial surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His graduate training after dental school includes but is not limited to:

• PhD from Ohio State University Graduate School
• Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Case Western/University Hospital

Your Home for Dentures and Dental Implants in Medina, OH

Has your dentist told you that dental implants are not an option? Do you feel a complex dental issue is not being addressed correctly? Are you having difficulty finding a denture package that meets your needs?

We invite you to seek a second opinion with our dynamic dental specialists. Contact a helpful team member today to get started.

You can finance your second opinion or dental treatment through CareCredit!