Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Third molars are commonly referred to as your wisdom teeth. They are usually the last teeth to develop and are located in the back of your jaws. With an oral examination and x-rays, Drs. Baber, Baker, Lewis can evaluate the wisdom teeth and make a recommendation regarding extraction.
• X-rays

Restorative

• Crowns
  A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant. The procedure to place a dental implant takes 30 to 60 minutes for one implant and only 2 to 3 hours for multiple implants. The number of appointments and time required, vary from patient to patient. The surgeon will bring great precision and attention to the details of your case.
• Bridges

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A good candidate is anyone missing one or more teeth, or who is unhappy with their dentures. Age is not a factor. However, smoking, diseases such as diabetes, and radiation therapy to the area, have been shown to lower the success rate of implant placement. X-rays of your jaw will be taken to evaluate whether they will accommodate implants. Detailed x-rays may also be required to determine if other tests or procedures are needed to place implants properly. Dental implants are the most comfortable and permanent solution. They form a strong foundation for teeth and keep the jaw healthy and strong. Unlike most bridges, implants can last a lifetime. Implant-supported replacement teeth can be attractive, stable, and comfortable for almost any patient.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  The loss of teeth or a jaw lesion may result in inadequate bone in your jaws for the placement of dental implants. With both grafting we can help replace missing bone. Grafting allows us to place implants of proper length and width. It also gives us a chance to place implants in the best location to restore functionality and aesthetics.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  We try our best to stay on schedule to minimize your waiting. Due to the fact Dr. Baker, Dr. Baber, and Dr. Lewis provide many types of oral surgery services, various circumstances may lengthen the time allocated for a procedure. Emergency cases can also arise and cause delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
• Jaw Surgery
  Jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is a treatment option when the top and bottom jaws do not align correctly which often causes problems with your bite. Usually, an orthodontist will work to move teeth into the best location prior to the procedure, and then your oral and maxillofacial surgeon will perform surgery to reposition the jaws. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
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• Tooth Extractions
  A tooth extraction may be necessary for many reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced gum disease or are broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Finally, some teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for othodontic treatment.
• Bone Grafting