DR. MICHAEL J. MAGINNIS SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE the validation of a board of his peers. bridges. enced difficulty wearing these prostheses The process took several years and • Removable prosthodontics in- comfortably. Both simple and highly involved many levels of thorough exami- volves the construction of complete complex cases provide the opportunity nations, both written and oral, as well as and partial dentures. for patients of Dr. Maginnis to experience numerous practical applications of his • Maxillofacial prosthodontics ad- comfort, function and aesthetic satisfac- skills and knowledge. dresses the treatment of congenital tion. defects such as cleft palate/cleft lip While many advances have been made ABOUT THE PRACTICE and other genetic anomalies that in the use of dental implants, little has Dr. Maginnis has never regretted the affect the oral cavity as well as post- changed for patients who can’t have them decision to become board certified. surgical reconstruction following because of health issues or lack of bone to His patients have received the benefit treatment for oral cancer. support the implant. of his insight, focus and skills. Dr. Maginnis has spent his entire career Each patient becomes part of his per- Dr. Maginnis has always worked closely perfecting the Branching Technique for sonalized process and is provided ample with oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Denture Construction, which produces opportunity for input and approval as plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and excellent results for patients who have Dr. Maginnis includes them in setting and ear, nose and throat surgeons in providing had little success in wearing and using arranging their denture teeth himself rath- prosthetic reconstruction for their oral complete dentures. The technique relies er than delegating this vitally important cancer patients. In addition, Dr. Maginnis on construction of special soft-lined treat- responsibility. Certified dental technicians has been a volunteer member of the East ment dentures that patients can wear and on site then complete all cases. Baton Rouge Cleft Palate Team since en- use over a period of weeks or months As a result of the individualized patient tering practice. while their oral tissues are reconditioned care afforded by Dr. Maginnis, his dental The area of greatest interest for Dr. and their bite is stabilized. practice has thrived and grown to meet Maginnis has always been providing treat- When patients can comfortably func- the needs of patients who require either ment for patients with dentures or partial tion with the treatment dentures and are complex dental restorations or simply dentures. Dr. Maginnis particularly enjoys satisfied with their appearance and ability a well-fitted and useful set of complete those patients who have previously experi- to speak clearly, the prostheses then be- dentures. come the patterns for construction odontic practice was established 40 years he was advised, “even a general dentist can For over 30 years, Dr. Maginnis of the final dentures. Prosthodontics: ago this July by native son Dr. Michael J. make dentures. You should become an has practiced with Dr. Isaac (Gene) Having a chance to “test drive” Maginnis. After graduating from Loyola orthodontist.” Appleton, Baton Rouge’s second the dentures and rehabilitate their A very special University School of Dentistry in 1971, Dr. Maginnis politely declined that board-certified prosthodontist, and oral tissue is an unusual opportunity and then receiving a master’s degree in most generous offer. His passion has since 1995, Gene’s son, Dr. Glenn not normally afforded to a denture aspect of the specialty of prosthodontics from the always been and continues to be prosth- E. Appleton, a family dentist. In- patient. Dr. Maginnis chooses this University of North Carolina in 1973, Dr. odontics. He has taken his love of this formation on the wide variety of technique because of its record of dentistry Maginnis opened a private practice in particular area of dentistry and refined it services offered by the practice can success in helping to assure patient Baton Rouge. to the level of art, succeeding in even the be found at drsmanda.com. comfort and satisfaction. PROSTHODONTICS IS dentistry’s Upon moving to Chapel Hill to begin most complex and convoluted cases. Their services include the latest oldest specialty. It addresses what dental his specialty program in prosthodontics, Dr. Maginnis became Louisiana’s first advances in technology and the use CHALLENGE AND JOY patients have always been most concerned Dr. Maginnis so impressed the Chairman board-certified prosthodontist and a of 3-D cone beam CAT scans for For someone who has practiced about, other than pain: missing or dam- of the Department of Orthodontics that fellow in the American College of Prosth- guided placement of implants com- prosthodontics for 40 years, retire- aged teeth. he was immediately offered a position in odontists in 1976. He has often been bined with high-definition video ment is certainly a consideration. A prosthodontist provides the repair that class and questioned why he would asked why he persisted in the lengthy, and cad-cam milling chambers that When asked about it recently, and replacement of teeth and oral struc- want to pursue prosthodontics. “After all,” tedious and often grueling process of produce finished crown and bridge however, Dr. Maginnis responded tures with combinations of crowns, becoming board certified. “After restorations in one visit. wholeheartedly that he would never bridges, implants and partial or all,” he was once again admonished, consider retirement, as it would complete dentures. The services of THE AREA OF GREATEST “you do have a master’s degree in UNDERSTANDING mean giving up something that he a board-certified prosthodontist are INTEREST FOR DR. MAGINNIS prosthodontics. Why do you need PROSTHODONTICS truly enjoys doing every day. Con- invaluable in providing excellence to be board certified too?” Prosthodontics has always been tinuing to learn and to incorporate in achieving patient satisfaction in HAS ALWAYS BEEN Dr. Maginnis did persist in that divided into three distinctive and newer techniques to achieve success this complex and highly specialized pursuit. Complex cases involved specialized areas: in the individual care of each patient area of dental care. PROVIDING TREATMENT FOR insight, focus and skill beyond what provides Dr. Maginnis with the chal- he felt had been provided in dental • Fixed prosthodontics in- lenge and the joy of a true artist prac- ABOUT DR. MAGINNIS PATIENTS WITH DENTURES school. Being a perfectionist and cludes the construction of ticing in this very specialized area of Dr. Maginnis ✜ Baton Rouge’s first prosth- OR PARTIAL DENTURES. over-achiever by nature, he sought non-removable crowns and the dental profession. 20 WHAt’s NeW IN HEALTH CARE 2013 WHAt’s NeW IN HEALTH CARE 2013 21 .