Replace Missing Teeth with Confidence in Cortez CO
Why Choose Exceptional Surgical Care from a Specialist?
Dental implant surgery is the gold standard for replacing multiple missing teeth — and when your surgical treatment is handled by a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, you can trust you’re getting the highest level of surgical care and precision available. Our experienced surgical team is dedicated to providing quality surgical care that serves your specific needs.
When it comes to implant surgery, surgical experience matters. While many general dentists may offer implants as just one part of their practice, oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete years of advanced hospital-based surgical training focused exclusively on procedures like complex extractions, bone grafting surgery, and precision implant placement. The main difference is that a general dentist provides a broad range of dental services, while a board-certified oral surgeon specializes in advanced surgical procedures. It is important to consult with a specialist, such as Dr. Smith, to assess your individual needs and determine the most appropriate treatment options.
That additional surgical expertise means:
More Predictable Surgical Outcomes
Advanced Surgical Planning
We use high-resolution Cone Beam CT scans as part of the process of planning implant placement, utilizing advanced imaging to evaluate bone density, nerve pathways, and anatomical structures for optimal surgical outcomes.
Comprehensive Surgical Solutions
From bone grafting surgery to sinus lift procedures, we can perform additional surgical procedures in-house when needed to create the strongest foundation for your new teeth through expert surgical intervention, including techniques to repair the jawbone or oral structures to support new teeth.
Safety and Surgical Comfort
Our surgical team is equipped to provide all levels of anesthesia and sedation, ensuring your surgical procedure is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Advanced Surgical Treatment Options and Professional Expertise
That additional surgical expertise means more predictable outcomes for our patients. Oral surgeons are trained to handle complex surgical cases and anticipate potential surgical complications, leading to better long-term results for your teeth and smile.
We offer a full range of dental services for patients and their families, providing preventive, cosmetic, and restorative care in a welcoming, family-oriented environment.
Our focus on advanced surgical planning sets us apart. We use high-resolution Cone Beam CT scans and digital imaging to plan each implant placement with surgical precision, ensuring optimal surgical treatment outcomes.
We offer comprehensive surgical solutions from our practice. From bone grafting surgery to sinus lift procedures, we can perform additional surgical procedures in-house when needed to create the strongest foundation for your new teeth. Our professional surgical team is equipped to provide all levels of anesthesia, ensuring your surgical procedure is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
How Multiple Tooth Implant Surgery Works
When you’re missing more than one tooth in the same area, you don’t always need an individual surgical implant placement for each missing tooth. Dental implants act as artificial tooth roots, providing a stable foundation for replacement teeth. In many cases, a few strategically placed implants through precise surgical techniques can support a bridge or even a full arch of replacement teeth. This creates a secure, natural-looking solution without the need for removable partials or full dentures that can slip or irritate your gums.
Dental implants restore your ability to chew, eat, and speak naturally, greatly improving overall function and quality of life. Missing teeth can affect your confidence, ability to eat, and speak clearly. Dental implants closely resemble a natural tooth and are designed to mimic natural teeth in both appearance and function. The aesthetic appearance benefits of dental implants include their natural look, which enhances your smile. Crowns and bridges are used in conjunction with implants to repair and restore damaged or missing teeth, and a custom made crown is designed to match your natural teeth for a seamless appearance. Fillings are another restorative dentistry option for repairing damaged teeth. Restorative dentistry includes crowns, bridges, fillings, and dental implants to repair and restore damaged or missing teeth.
Dental implants provide a long lasting and permanent solution that can often last a lifetime with proper care and good oral hygiene. They also help prevent bone loss, which can occur after tooth loss. The process of implant placement involves inserting a titanium post that fuses with the jawbone over several months. An abutment is then attached as the connector between the implant and the crown during implant restoration. It is important to treat any gum disease before implant placement to ensure successful outcomes.
Implant-Supported Bridge Surgery
When two or more teeth are missing in a row, our oral surgeon can place an implant at each end of the gap and use those surgically placed implants to anchor a custom dental bridge. Implants provide a stable foundation for supporting dental bridges, ensuring durability and natural function. This surgical approach avoids the need to grind down healthy neighboring teeth, as is required with a traditional bridge.
All-on-4® Implant Surgery for Complete Restoration
For patients missing all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, the All-on-4® surgical concept uses four to six precisely placed implants to support an entire arch of new teeth. This advanced surgical approach is less invasive than placing individual implants for every missing tooth and allows for excellent stability and a beautiful, functional smile through expert surgical placement, with the final implant restoration completing the All-on-4 procedure by attaching a natural-looking prosthetic arch to the implants.
Implant-Supported Denture Surgery
If you wear full dentures but want added security and comfort, our oral surgeon can place implants to anchor your denture in place, eliminating slipping and improving chewing power through surgical precision to enhance both your chewing power and overall comfort.
Comprehensive Surgical Services for Patients and Families
Our oral surgery services extend beyond implant surgery. We welcome new patients and provide comprehensive surgical care with flexible payment options. Whether you need emergency oral surgery or complex surgical procedures, our surgical team is here to support you.
We understand that dental insurance and insurance coverage for oral surgery can be complex. Our dedicated staff will help you navigate your surgical benefits and explore payment options that work for your budget. We believe exceptional surgical care should be accessible to everyone in our community.
For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact our office.
Advanced Surgical Procedures We Perform
Bone Grafting Surgery
When insufficient bone is present for implant placement, our oral surgeon performs bone grafting procedures to create the necessary foundation for successful implant surgery.
Sinus Lift Surgery
For upper jaw implant placement, our surgical team can perform sinus lift procedures to create adequate bone height for successful implant placement through precise surgical techniques.
Socket Preservation Surgery
Following tooth extractions, our oral surgeon can perform socket preservation procedures to maintain bone volume and prepare the site for future implant placement.
Ridge Augmentation Surgery
When the jawbone ridge is too narrow or short for implant placement, our surgical team can perform ridge augmentation procedures to create the ideal foundation for your implants.
Why Choose Our Oral Surgery Practice?
Specialized Surgical Training
Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon brings years of specialized hospital-based surgical training to every procedure, ensuring the highest level of surgical expertise.
State-of-the-Art Surgical Facility
Our modern surgical facility is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, designed with patient safety and surgical precision in mind.
Comprehensive Surgical Care
We provide complete oral surgery services, from simple extractions to complex full-mouth reconstruction, all under one roof with consistent surgical excellence.
Advanced Anesthesia Options
Our surgical team is trained to provide various levels of sedation and anesthesia, ensuring your comfort throughout any surgical procedure.
Schedule Your Surgical Consultation Today
Choosing dental implant surgery is a significant investment in your oral health and quality of life — so don’t trust just anyone with your surgical care. Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon brings years of specialized surgical training and experience to every case, giving you the peace of mind that your new smile is built on a foundation of surgical excellence.
Ready to find out if multiple tooth implant surgery is right for you? Call Desert Southwest Oral and Facial Surgery today at (970) 516-4100 to schedule your personal surgical consultation and appointment. Let’s rebuild your smile and your confidence together through expert surgical care.
Our surgical practice proudly serves Cortez, Colorado and surrounding areas, providing the surgical expertise and professional care you deserve. Don’t let missing teeth hold you back from living your best life—trust our surgical team to restore your smile with precision and skill.
