Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Houston
8800 Katy Freeway, Suite 210 Houston, TX 77024
713-467-5268
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Unfortunately, many "non-surgical" dentists begin to surgically place implants after taking an abbreviated (1-3 day) course on implant surgery. These courses do not prepare the participants to predict, diagnose and treat potential complications for their patient. It's your health and it's important that you ask the right questions of your doctor before proceeding with dental implant surgery.
How long have they been placing implants and how many have they placed in the last year?
What training have they received to handle complications should they arise, or do you have to be referred out to a specialist?
How often do they attend continuing education courses about the specialty of implant surgery?
For a complete list of questions to ask your surgeon, visit www.missingteeth.org
Houston Implant Dentistry
I Need a Single Tooth Replaced
Patients missing one tooth or even a few teeth no longer have to rely on bridges that destroy healthy tooth structure to span the gap. A more conservative and longer-lasting option can be found with dental implants which may replace one or more teeth to complete your smile!
Traditional bridges require healthy “abutment” teeth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth to be crowned, in order to hold the bridge in place. While bridges have a longstanding history in the dental industry, crowning perfectly healthy teeth is not a conservative procedure. However, with dental implants no healthy teeth are compromised. Furthermore, dental implants give purpose to the jawbone, which reduces its deterioration. Cared for properly, with regular check-ups, cleanings, and daily oral hygiene, dental implants can last a lifetime.
If you’re ready to explore a new smile and renewed quality of life with dental implants for single tooth replacement, call 713-IMPLANT to reserve your consultation with Dr. Stobaugh, Dr. Metz, or Dr. Seidel. You may also want to attend our Free Dental Implant Seminar; sign up here. Don’t compromise the best things in life. The experts at Southwest Institute of Dental Implantology serve Houston and surrounding areas with state-of-the-art dental implant services, and we’re ready to give you a reason to smile!
