Dr. Ian Jay Langer D.M.D.
Endodontist | Endodontics
140 Saint Paul Street Westfield NJ, 07090About
Dr. Ian Langer is an endodonist practicing in Westfield, NJ. Dr. Langer is a specialist dentist, focusing on tooth pain, root canals and other issues related to the interior part of the tooth. Endodonists can diagnose problems and perform procedures to fix them. Treatment from an endodonist can often save a diseased tooth. Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures performed by an endodonist.
Education and Training
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dental Medicine DMD 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Ian Jay Langer D.M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Is a root canal treatment permanent?
When it comes to the human body, the only thing permanent is death. Root canal treatment, when performed by an endodontist, offers about a 90 - 95% success rate, by a general dentist, about 15 - 20% less. Generally, endodontics has a very high success rate similar to implants which are also about 90 - 95% successful. Extractions are 100% successful in that the tooth is gone and won't return, though there can be plenty of complications. Endodontist use microscopes that enable them to see far more clearly. Also, with 2 or more years of specialty training, they are better prepared to handle more complicated cases. Given a choice, I would usually prefer the root canal treatment by an endodontist and try to save my own tooth. If it fails, you can fall back on implants. If implants fail, then what? (Please note, the percentages are across large populations, individual dentists and patients may have different results). READ MORE
I have a cracked tooth. Does this expose me to an infection?
It may, depending on the location and extent of the fracture. If it penetrates into the root, you could lose the tooth. Have it checked out by your dentist ASAP. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Endodontics University of Pennsylvania Dental School 1985 - 1987
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Endodontics Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dental Medicine 1985 - 1990
- Dental Assisting Consultant - Adviser - Resource Linden (NJ) High School Vo-Tech 1986 - 1993
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Endodontists
- New Jersey Association of Endodontists
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
- Union County Dental Society
- Garden State Dental Study Club
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