periodontal resident wants to do Pros residency. thoughts ???

[Pericarditis]

Hello guys , just want to pick your brains on something here.I am a second year perio resident and I can say , it has been really a rewarding experience where I am enjoying it thoroughly although it has been really tough to get where I am at currently. The field is taking an interesting turn to a more promising future , you know from materials to techniques etc. Deep inside though, I feel that I am missing something somehow . I haven't been able to do a lot of full mouth cases where we place multiple implants , All in 4, immediate provisionalization and take part in multidisciplinary treatment planning approach.Having said that, I love soft tissue grating like root coverage and hard tissue augmentation( I basically love surgery) . However, I see other specialities like pros for example having the surgical experience in terms of implant placement and implant site development which makes me really jealous of them being able to provide more complex approach to treatment together with having the edge when it comes to digital workflow and treatment planning which I believe should be an integral part of being an excellent periodontist . That's why I am considering applying for a Prostho residency next cycle . Luckily I am fairly young with no loans... when I am done I am hoping to practice both with limited emphasis on implants ( which might might hurt me get a lot of referrals ) but I will feel better somehow. i dont mind the lab work but i mind the convetional prostho treatmeant, it doesnt excite me much. but implant treatment planing , implant restorations and digital dentistry is really really excinting and thats what i really want.What are your thoughts on this... do you think I am out of my mind here ?

thanks

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[Big Time Hoosier]

i dont mind the lab work but i mind the convetional prostho treatmeant, it doesnt excite me much.

I do believe you have answered your own question.

Big Hoss

 

[Mackchops]

I say go for it if that's what you want to do - and it seems like that's what you want to do.

Most docs I know who have become double-boarded (who haven't gone down academic career paths) are practicing as periodontists who make really nice provisionals, for what that's worth. It's academically rewarding, but practically difficult to practice as a "double specialist".

 

[japanmarine14]

smart decision, you should go for it

 

[redchesus]

Perio-prost isn't that uncommon of a double specialty, but if you plan on practicing in a large metropolitan area (esp. those with a dental school) it might be hard to be both, even the general dentists in big cities are doing bigger cases. If you're in rural wherever, you'd be THE guy that does full mouth rehab