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Tooth Replacement Options: Comparing Dentures to Dental Implants

When you’re missing one or multiple teeth due to diseases in the mouth or from a traumatic accident, you are likely to feel self-conscious about your appearance. While options such as dentures may offer an effective solution, they may not be as comfortable and long-lasting as dental implants. That is why dental implants are often the first solution an oral and maxillofacial surgeon will recommend in order to replace missing teeth. The good thing about dental implants is that you do not have to worry about taking them out or taking special care of them as you would removable dentures. Dental implants are surgically inserted into your jaw bone so you can enjoy a natural, strong new set of teeth! First impressions are always the most important, and when you have a smile that is incomplete, you may not enjoy life as much because you’re always worrying about how you appear to others. I’ve experienced this first-hand with many patients who come to me wanting a new smile to impr…

How to Know if Dental Implants are Right for You

If you are missing one or multiple teeth due to disease or trauma, you may be considering various options for tooth replacement. While there are a variety of options available today, dental implants provide one of the most safe and effective ways to replace missing teeth and maintain the appearance of healthy, natural-looking teeth. Dental implants are ideal for those looking to restore their chewing ability, confidence and facial structure, but how do you know if you are the right candidate for dental implants? First and foremost, you need to be in optimal health and your mouth needs to be in optimal health. That means you should not smoke, have diseased gums or experience any type of pre-existing conditions that may prevent you from comfortably accepting and maintaining your dental implants. Since dental implant surgery requires the implantation of an artificial root, which is a titanium post that is inserted into the jaw bone, your facial bones and gums need to be in g…

Increase Confidence with Dental Implants

Gaps in your mouth from missing teeth can cause you to feel self-conscious about your appearance and may even prevent you from interacting with others in social settings. Fortunately, there is a safe and easy surgical procedure that replaces your missing teeth – whether they are missing from loss, trauma or decay. Dental implant placement is performed by experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons across the world, and help to restore the confidence of people who have lived with gaps in their mouths for years. Dental implants also restore people’s ability to chew or eat certain foods, such as tough meat and other healthy foods that are nearly impossible to eat without a full set of strong teeth. At Utah Surgical Arts, I have had the privilege of working with patients whose lives are transformed o/wp-admin/post-new.phpnce they receive their dental implants. One middle-aged patient of mine came in after being involved in a car accident, and was completely devastated after l…

The Right Anesthesia Makes Dental Implant Surgery a Breeze

When it comes to undergoing a surgical procedure, most people feel some level of fear and anxiety, and dental implant surgery is no different. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has been practicing for many years, I have received extensive training to administer the proper type of anesthesia for each and every patient on which I perform dental implant surgery. From young children to older adults, every patient requires a method that is specific to their anxiety level, health and type of procedure. At Rohnert Park Oral Surgery, we offer a number of options to help patients relax and feel comfortable during surgery, including these four types of anesthesia: Local Anesthesia – this type of anesthesia is administered directly to the surgical site to numb the area. It is either administered on its own or in combination with nitrous oxide. This is one of the most commonly used options, as it helps patient to quickly and easily fall asleep. Nitrous Oxide – also known as…

Dental Implants Provide a New Outlook on Life

People who are missing teeth due to aging, trauma or other circumstances may feel self-conscious about their appearance. For these patients, dental implants are often the best solution to help restore their smile and renew their confidence. Your first impression is always important, so when you don’t feel you look your best, you may not be able to put your best foot forward. This is especially true for those seeking a new job, relationship or those who are simply interact with others on a regular basis. As an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in dental implant therapy, I have seen a number of patients who come to our office at Utah Surgical Arts with desperation. They are looking for the right solution that will give them their winning confidence back. From what I have experienced with my patients, I know how truly debilitating a mouth with missing teeth can be for someone of any age or background. In my years of practice, I have found that dental…

The Importance of Quality Dental Implants

I recently attended Straumann’s Third Annual Dental Implant Complications Symposium in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, where I enjoyed a full day of continuing education, presented by a team of world-renowned speakers. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who regularly utilizes Straumann dental implants on my patients, I was interested to learn about the increasing number of complications related to dental implants due to the growing number of varieties that are being used today. Most notably, failures occur in smokers, people with active periodontal disease, and those who do not take proper care before and after their surgery to maintain oral hygiene and recall. While utilizing the highest quality implant is one of the most reliable ways to ensure success, treatment and recognition of complications early in the process are critical for long-term sustainability. At this one-day symposium, top surgeons and restorative clinicians shared commonly encountered complications in dental i…

Why Oral Surgery Patients Are Missing Important Pre- and Post-Op Instructions

Think about the last time you had surgery and the way your doctor gave you important pre- or post-operative information. Was it delivered to you verbally? Were you handed a stack of reading materials? Or were you instructed to visit a web page? Depending on the way you received the information, you probably didn’t retain it as well as you would have if you were instructed to watch a video. In today’s fast-paced digital environment, video has improved the ease of delivering information. In fact, 100 million internet users watch an online video each day and videos are likely to increase an individual’s understanding of a service by up to 74 percent. This is why our staff at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of the Panhandle Region developed our user-friendly website featuring educational videos at www.panhandleoralsurgery.com. As a former faculty member in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Missouri Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, I underst…

What You Need to Know Before and After Dental Implant Surgery

For those who have lost teeth from trauma or conditions such as gum disease or tooth decay, a dental implant is a reliable replacement solution. Dental implants are made from a strong metal material (typically titanium), and carefully implanted by an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon such as myself to restore teeth back to the function and appearance of natural teeth. A dental implant can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or a full mouth. Over the years, there have been extensive improvements in dental implant technologies, including three-dimensional imaging, advanced grafting and biologic growth factors. In certain cases, I perform the All-on-Four Procedure to minimize bone grafting and healing time. With this technique, patients can have the implants and fixed temporary teeth attached to them within the same day. Since the procedure often requires the use of intravenous (IV) anesthesia, certain pre-operative and post-operative instructions must…