Oral Surgery in The Dalles, OR

If you are missing one or many teeth, you may be a candidate for dental implants. A dental implant is made of a titanium post, connecting abutment, and crown. These parts replicate the appearance and function of a healthy, natural tooth. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that fuse with the jaw bone, keeping it strong and healthy. If you have many missing or damaged teeth, full-arch restoration and provide you with a completely new, healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Dental implants become a permanent part of your smile, creating a long-term solution for tooth loss that improves your oral health and confidence.

Denture Replacement With Dental Implants

While dentures or bridges can be a quick, non-invasive fix for tooth loss, these options do not fully restore functionality or prevent jaw bone atrophy. Dental implants are an excellent alternative to dentures or bridges, and they fuse to the jaw bone to prevent bone loss. Many patients who choose traditional dentures often turn to dental implants because they are more convenient, comfortable, and longer-lasting.

Full-arch restoration is a treatment that uses multiple implant posts to secure a fixed denture. You can undergo this treatment in one or both dental arches for a complete smile makeover. Your new teeth will look, feel, and function just like healthy, adult teeth. Contact our office to learn more about your options for denture replacement in The Dalles, OR.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are experts in the soft tissues and bones of the face, head, neck, and mouth. They must complete a residency program, which takes an additional 4–6 years following dental school. During this time, they gain hands-on surgical experience in a hospital setting and learn to safely administer all forms of anesthesia, including general anesthesia. Dr. Lieblick and Dr. Rehrer went a step further and became certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). When a patient requires anesthesia or needs more complex care, general dentists refer them to oral surgeons, like Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.