Our Dental Implant Services

Tooth loss can happen for a wide variety of reasons, and this can be devastating to both your oral health and your self-confidence.  Our dental team wants to help you regain your complete smile as quickly as possible, and we offer several revitalizing options for this purpose. However, none is more effective or more stunning than dental implants! With dental implant restorations from Dr. Brian Wakefield, your reconstructive results will be so natural and comfortable that you may even forget you don’t have all your natural teeth after some time has passed.

The Dental Implant Process

Why are dental implants so popular and successful? The secret lies beneath the gumline. Each of your teeth consists of two parts: the crown (the white, visible portion) and the root (which is hidden in the jawbone). Both of these components serve an important purpose, but most traditional reconstructive solutions are concerned with replacing the crown.  Without the stimulation of the root, this loss causes the soft tissue and surrounding boney ridge to deteriorate, leading to an increased risk of lost teeth and a abnormal facial experience. Dental implants are the only treatment option available today that replicates the entire structure of the tooth for maximum seamlessness while minimizing further bone loss.

Your dental implant process will begin with an in-depth evaluation and consultation. During this time, Dr. Wakefield will determine if there is enough bone structure left to support dental implants. If you do, he’ll then recommend a nearby oral surgeon or periodontist who will provide the surgical placement of your implants. Once this procedure is completed, there is a period of healing, during which your new implants and your natural bone will gradually form a bond, creating a strong foundation for your new teeth. Finally, you’ll return to our office and we will design and attach high-quality restorations to the implants. We know you’ll be amazed by the results you see in the mirror!

Implant-Retained Prosthetics

Porcelain crowns are typically used to replace single-tooth implants, but this can become an expensive option when you have several teeth that require restorations. Instead, we can provide implant-retained bridge or partial or full denture as an alternative. By placing only a small number of implants at strategic positions within the mouth, we’re able to secure them to customized dentures that look and function just as strong and beautiful as the real thing. Both removable and permanent options are available, depending on your personal preference!