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5757 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Office: 941-929-7645
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APPOINTMENT FORM
Meet your exclusive Sarasota-based
ceramic implant expert
Dr. Hank Michael
Dr. Hank Michael, D.M.D.
A native Sarasota resident, Dr. Michael started his quest for knowledge at our local Manatee Community College (now State College of Florida) and then transferred to the University of South Florida where he completed his Bachelor Degree in Biology with honors. Next, he attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry, which is nationally recognized for advanced research and training in periodontal and restorative techniques. Dr. Michael completed his postgraduate studies in implant restorative and dental surgical techniques in 2001.
In 2010 he did a mini-residency in intravenous sedation and obtained an IV Sedation permit in the state of Florida. In 2013, he received a dental implant fellowship from the prestigious Misch Implant Institute taught by the father of modern implant dentistry – Carl E. Misch. Dr. Michael and his staff focus on providing painless dental services in a welcoming atmosphere. His dental expertise includes general dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, oral & I.V. sedation, full mouth reconstruction, teeth bleaching, veneers, laser dentistry, metal-free crowns, inlays/onlays, and dentures to enhance both your health and appearance. Digital photos are used to assist in communication and smile design to get the desired results. Dr. Michael is also one of few dentists in Sarasota, Florida utilizing 3-D X-Ray technology (CBCT) for computer-guided dental implant surgery.
Accolades
Dr. Michael is also a member of various dental organizations and associations:
- American Dental Association
- Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Florida Dental Association
- Sarasota County Dental Association
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Academy of General Dentistry
He is also a Fellow of the Misch International Implant Institute and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Both doctor and his staff devote much of their time to ongoing dental education on the latest treatment techniques to continually deliver the most advanced products and techniques.
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introducing
Z-Systems Ceramic Implants
Exclusively in Sarasota from Dr. Hank Michael
The Only FDA Approved 100 % Metal Free Implants, Superior to Titanium Implants in Many Areas:
More natural.
Bones and gums integrate better with zirconium oxide ceramics.
Healthier.
Z-SYSTEMS implants are metal-free, biocompatible, conduct neither heat nor electrical energy, and cause no irritation to the immune system.
More sustainable.
Less plaque accretion than on titanium. This reduces the risk of perimplantitis as well as cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
Stronger.
Ceramic is much stronger than titanium.
More aesthetic.
Thanks to the white material, no gray shadows are visible even with thin or receding gums.
More visible.
Ceramic implants are opaque to X-rays, and easier to recognize in critical situations.
What Is A Dental Implant?
The implant body or post is the portion of the implant that is inserted into the jawbone. The implant body integrates with the jawbone and becomes the anchor for the new tooth.
The implant abutment is the portion of the dental implant inside the crown. Sometimes the abutment is created with the implant body as one piece. Other times, it is separate and attached to the implant with a screw. The abutment shapes the gum tissue and supports the crown.
The dental implant crown is the portion of the dental implant you see, but if done correctly, no one can tell it is not a natural tooth. The crown is bonded or cemented to the implant abutment and is commonly made of a ceramic or zirconia material because of its naturally white color and strength.