It used to be that if you were missing a tooth, that was the end of it, you’re missing a tooth. But today, with dental advances, you can replace those teeth with dental implants. Now, dental implants are not teeth, but it’s the next best thing, and definitely the best thing compared to having no tooth or no teeth. And so, at dental implant dentistry, we’re able to recreate people’s smiles and bites to where they have sometimes even better confidence in their smile or in their chewing ability than they even had with their own tooth. If you’re missing a single tooth or many teeth, come and see us because we can develop a plan to restore your teeth using dental implants in a way that will rebuild your confidence in your ability to chew and to smile.
Work With One Dentist to Rebuild Your Oral Health
Some dentists send you to an oral surgeon to have your implants placed in your jaw. After the implants heal, a process that can take several months, you’re ready to have replacement teeth attached to them. Many dentists perform the second part of the procedure, but relatively few dentists place implants too.
Dr. Williams is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also in the process of becoming a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID). By coming to our practice, your entire dental implant procedure will happen in one place. You won’t need to visit an unfamiliar specialist. Dr. Williams uses the latest technology, creating a computer-generated 3-D model of your mouth, so you get the most precise implant placement possible.
If necessary, Dr. Williams also can perform oral surgery procedures that strengthen your jaw and prepare it for implants:
- Bone Grafts
- Ridge Augmentation
- Sinus Lifts
If you have any anxiety about this kind of care, please note that your comfort is a priority as well. We offer dental sedation and local anesthetic to keep you free from pain.
Choose From Many Dental Implant Treatments
With his advanced training and expertise, Dr. Williams performs many kinds of implant dentistry:
- Implant-Supported Crowns –Replace a single tooth with a dental crown attached to an implant.
- Implant-Supported Bridges – An implant bridge fills a gap created by multiple missing teeth. Unlike a conventional bridge, we won’t need to drill into any of your other teeth.
- Dental Implant Dentures – Choose dentures that you’ll remove regularly from implants for cleaning or dentures that remain fixed in place.
- All-on-4® and All-on-6 – Using a special technique that involves tilting implants, Dr. Williams attaches a complete arch of fixed replacement teeth to as few as four implants. This procedure is easier on your jaw than other kinds of full-mouth reconstructions since it uses only a few implants and allows you to get implants and dentures on the same day.
- Same-Day Smile – You may be able to receive your implants and replacement teeth in a single appointment.
For dental implants in Tigard, call Premier Dental & Implants at 503-210-9802. You can also schedule online. Remember, implant consultations are only $49 for new patients!
