405-848-7780
Dental Implants
Edmond, Lawton, Norman, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
While small tooth gaps and spaces can be remedied with minor cosmetic dentistry treatment like bonding and porcelain veneers, teeth that have been knocked out or pulled due to decay simply cannot be hidden. Missing teeth can be a source of embarrassment, and may even mean you are smiling a lot less than you used to. Do not let this problem affect your confidence, mood, and attitude. If you are tired of dealing with an incomplete smile, dental implants from Oklahoma City dentist Dr. Terry Bass offers a permanent, lifelike solution.
Dental implants are a tooth replacement procedure that involves two primary parts: implanting a false tooth root into the jawbone (below the gum line) and attaching a false tooth to that new tooth root. Dental implants can be used for any missing teeth, whether they are the back biting teeth or the front, outward-facing teeth. There are a few requirements, so you will need to set up a thorough evaluation with Dr. Bass. Candidates for implant dentistry should be in good dental health and have an acceptable amount of jaw bone for implantation.
Advantages
Dental implants are not only very natural looking, they are functional, allowing the patient to chew, eat, and speak normally. Because dental implants are attached to the jaw bone, they are inherently strong and durable. Implants are a permanent answer to missing teeth, and they can last several years if taken care of properly. Also, dental implants can help keep adjoining teeth in line and prevent shifting and bone loss.
A dental implant involves two major steps: implanting the artificial tooth root into the jawbone, and then attaching the artificial tooth. Before the second step is performed, the gums must be allowed to heal — so a waiting period of several months is usually advised.
Dr. Terry Bass has performed thousands of dental implants during his many years in the field of dentistry. Dr. Bass combines LVI-training with an artistic eye to create replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
If you have questions about dental implants, set up an initial consultation with Dr. Terry Bass today. Our dental implant Team helps patients in Edmond, Lawton, Norman, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma find smile solutions that promote confidence, happiness, and great dental health. Please contact Terry Bass, D.D.S. today for your first appointment.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
405-848-7780
