Dr. Dr. Louis F. Clarizio, DDS

Expert Publications

• Successful implant restoration without the use of membrane barriers.
• Peri-implant infections.
• An alternative method for restoring single-tooth implants.
• Techniques for ideal implant placement in the mandibular first molar position.

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Get to know Dentist & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Louis F. Clarizio, who serves patients in New Hampshire.
A top-rated dentist & oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Clarizio is the Owner & Operator of Louis F. Clarizio, DDS, PA Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center. He has been in private practice in Seacoast New Hampshire since 1986 and currently maintains offices in Portsmouth and Somersworth.
Managing a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions, Dr. Clarizio practices oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal. This includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort.
“Each member of my team has been working with me for a minimum of 15 years and is critical to our practice operations and patient success stories. They are able to offer a wealth of experience and knowledge to every case and that is an incredible added value that sets us apart from many other oral and maxillofacial surgical centers — not just locally, but nationwide” as stated on his website.
Academically, Dr. Clarizio earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He then completed his hospital-based specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
Board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Diplomate of the American Society of Osseointegration, and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Furthermore, Dr. Clarizio is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Academy of Osseointegration, the European Association for Osseointegration, and the Seacoast Implant Dentistry Study Club (where he currently serves as President).
His research interests include biomechanics of implant design, progressive/provisional loading to alter bone physiology, implant prosthetics, bone grafting techniques, and single-stage implants.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.
In Dr. Clarizio’s three decade long career, he has used and developed numerous surgical instruments designed to minimize trauma and maximize efficiency for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
A renowned lecturer, he has extensive experience presenting at medical and dental conferences and seminars throughout the country. He has also authored numerous articles in medical and dental journals and publications on a variety of dental implant-related subjects.

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