Office Information
7001 W 121st Street
Shawnee Mission, KS 66209
Office: 913-297-7800
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APPOINTMENT FORM
Meet your exclusive Shawnee Mission-based
ceramic implant expert
Dr. Shane Nelson
Dr. Shane Nelson is a highly sought-after dentist in Overland Park. Having graduated in 1989 from John F. Hodge High School in St. James, Missouri, he received his B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry from Southwest Missouri State University in 1993. In 1997, Dr. Nelson graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, obtaining a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After graduating, he worked as an associate dentist until opening a private practice in January 2002.
Despite having graduated in 1997, he has continuously updated his knowledge while caring for the oral health of Overland Park for over two decades! Dr. Nelson has taken numerous courses in continuing education in Cosmetic, Biomimetic, Holistic, Laser, and Gneuromuscular (GNM) Dentistry. To ensure that you and your loved ones receive the best of dental care, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with The Breathe Institute and is SMART certified, ensuring safe mercury removal and mercury-free dentistry, and possesses the IAOMT accreditation as well. You and your loved ones can be assured of integrity and safety during your dental journey with Dr. Nelson.
Moreover, he is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, and the Holistic Dental Association. He is a graduate of Occlusion Connections and The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). From August 2002 through 2009, Dr. Nelson was invited to become a clinical instructor for the Las Vegas Institute. While maintaining a full-time private practice in Overland Park, Kansas, Dr. Nelson also travels to Las Vegas, Nevada, 4-5 times a year to instruct dentists from around the world.
913-297-7800
introducing
Z-Systems Ceramic Implants
Exclusively in Shawnee Mission from Dr. Shane Nelson
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.