Oral Surgery in Gresham, OR

A dental implant can replace one or more missing teeth with a long-term, natural-looking solution. Dental implants fuse to the jaw bone, providing the same stimulation as a natural tooth’s root. This keeps the jaw healthy and prevents atrophy associated with tooth loss. Removable dentures and bridges only sit on top of the bony ridge and do not prevent jaw bone deterioration.

Denture Replacement With Dental Implants

Patients who wear removable dentures often find that they are cumbersome and require a lot of maintenance. Dentures typically must be cleaned using special products, and if you have removable dentures or partials, you must take your teeth out when eating or brushing. This can make it uncomfortable to eat around others, and the cost of replacing dentures over the years can add up.

Dental implants are an incredible replacement for dentures because they fuse to the jaw bone, just like tooth roots, and restore functionality to your smile. We can place several dental implants that support a fixed denture through full-arch restoration. Call us to learn more about denture replacement in Gresham, OR, and how our oral surgeons can help.

Oral surgeons must undergo many additional years of training after dental school. These 4–6 years are called an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency, and provides surgeons with hands-on surgical training in a hospital environment. Oral surgeons are trained to administer all forms of sedation and anesthesia, including general anesthesia, unlike general dentists. Both surgeons at Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons are board-certified, which is an additional step we have taken to provide the highest level of care to every patient. When dental surgery requires anesthesia, your dentist will refer you to an oral surgeon for treatment.