“Implant Dentistry is a perfect blend of art, science, and surgery that provides a challenging reward of my skills and abilities, yet a pleasure to provide for many patients. “
Ted Reese, DDS, Fellow of Am. Academy of Implant Dentistry since 1994
Dr. Reese has been providing the surgical and restorative phases of Implant Dentistry for over 24 yrs. He is an accredited FELLOW AMERICAN OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY, which required extensive training and testing of his expertise in a field that is continuuing providing new and improved techniques to the benefit of patients seeking alternatives to permanent tooth replacement. Dr. Reese is also a Fellow and former President, Midwest Implant Institute, where he has also lectured and taught surgical placement techniques.
Dental Implants are made of the same biocompatible metal (Titanium) that hip and knee implants are fabricated. They can be used for replacement of a single missing tooth, or multiple implants may be placed to avoid a removable partial or full denture.
Implants not only replace the missing teeth, but they:
- replace the comfort
- offer security
- provide confidence
that is often lost with conventional loose fitting dentures and partials:
- eating
- speaking
- laughing
- and smiling in social situations
Dental Implants allow the replacement of a single tooth or multiple teeth without relying on any adjacent teeth for strength or support. Implants are generally considered, the first alternative to bridges, partials, or dentures. Of the many benefits dental implants afford, the ability to replace teeth without affecting or altering the adjacent teeth is the most obvious benefit.
Implants never decay, and never require root canal therapy! They actually help to preserve the gum tissue and jaw bone that will otherwise ’shrink’ with time affecting lip and cheek support, or loss of gum tissue around the front teeth that is critical for a natural smile.
The ‘denture look’ of sunken in cheeks can often be reduced if not eliminated with the security and permanence of teeth that don’t float with normal speech and chewing.
Every need is different just as everyone’s solution may vary.
Dr. Reese and his staff will be happy to discuss different options all using dental implants. If you’ve had an opinion or recommendation that was too expensive or involved for your comfort, we may be able to offer some alternatives, that less experienced or less trained practitioners can offer. Having the years of experience and training, the options of dental implants, conventional bridge therapy, and cosmetic procedures may require a combined therapy to achieve your particular needs and desires. Dr. Reese is uniquely qualified to not only place the implants, but more importantly, review your needs to plan your treatment to fit into your budget and expectations!
Experience the difference!
Options within Dental Implant therapy:
- Same day removal of nonrestorable teeth, with surgical placement of the implant and ‘temporization’ of an acrylic tooth to eliminate gaps in your smile.
- Same day mini implant placement and denture retention to secure your existing dentures.
- In-office, intravenous sedation in our own surgery suites to avoid hospital costs, yet allow you to safely sleep through the surgical procedures.
- Bone grafting to replace the missing jaw bone required for implant placement after years of tooth loss.
- Gum grafting to replace the shrunken gum tissue negatively affecting smile results in front tooth replacement.
- Sinus bone grafting to provide the required jaw bone for implant placement in the upper jaw.
- Some implants can be placed without the need for incisions or sutures, which reduces any post surgical swelling or tenderness!
If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for implants, contact our office for a second opinion. We’ve been able to help many patients, that were previously told they couldn’t be helped. We’d also be happy to offer you a complimentary second opinion and treatment plan to assist you in your decision making.