Restore Your Smile With Advanced Implant Solutions
Missing teeth can affect your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. At Granbury Oral and Facial Surgery, Dr. Eduardo Humes provides advanced dental implant solutions designed to restore function, appearance, and long-term oral health with personalized treatment plans.
Restoring Function, Comfort, and Confidence
Missing teeth can impact more than just your smile. Tooth loss can affect your bite, speech, ability to eat comfortably, and the health of your remaining teeth. Over time, increased stress on the surrounding teeth may lead to additional wear, damage, and changes in your oral health.
When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it can gradually weaken due to lack of stimulation. This bone loss may affect facial structure and make future tooth replacement more challenging.
Dental implants offer a long-lasting solution by replacing both the missing tooth and its root. Implants help support jawbone health, restore function, and provide a natural-looking replacement that feels more like your own teeth.
At Granbury Oral and Facial Surgery, Dr. Humes works with your dental care team to evaluate your needs and help you explore personalized tooth replacement options designed to protect your oral health and restore your confidence.
Solutions Designed Around Your Smile Needs
There are several options available for replacing missing teeth, ranging from temporary solutions to long-lasting restorations.
Dental implants may be an option for patients missing one or more teeth or those who are unhappy with traditional dentures. Age alone does not determine candidacy, but certain factors such as smoking, diabetes, or previous radiation treatment may affect implant success. Imaging and evaluation of your jawbone help determine the best approach for your treatment.
A Traditional Tooth Replacement Option
A fixed bridge replaces missing teeth by attaching a restoration to neighboring teeth for support. While effective, this option may require altering healthy teeth adjacent to the missing area.
A Temporary Replacement Solution
A flipper is a removable plastic tooth replacement option often used as a temporary solution while planning a more permanent restoration.
A Removable Restoration Option
A removable partial denture uses a metal and acrylic framework to replace missing teeth. It can be removed and reinserted as needed for cleaning and comfort.
Replacing Multiple Missing Teeth
The most common solution, for people missing all teeth in one or both jaws are complete dentures. Some people adapt well to dentures. Others find them uncomfortable, even intolerable, because of differences in jaw size and shape.
A Long-Term Solution for Missing Teeth
Dental implants provide a strong, stable foundation for replacement teeth and help preserve jawbone health. Implants can support individual crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures while providing a natural look and feel.
Unlike traditional bridges, implants do not require reducing healthy neighboring teeth for support. They also offer improved stability compared to removable dentures and can provide a long-lasting solution with proper care.
The Benefits of Implant-Based Tooth Replacement
Dental implants offer several advantages compared to traditional replacement options. Unlike bridges, implants do not rely on surrounding healthy teeth for support. Unlike removable dentures, implant-supported teeth provide greater stability and reduce concerns about slipping or discomfort.
By replacing both the visible tooth and the root structure, dental implants help restore function while supporting the health and strength of your jaw.
Start Your Dental Implant Journey
Take the first step toward a stronger, more confident smile. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Humes to explore your dental implant options and discover a personalized treatment plan designed around your needs.
Our Location
Visit our Granbury office for expert oral and maxillofacial surgery. Our specialized team provides compassionate care close to home. We look forward to welcoming you for your appointment.
707 Paluxy Road, Granbury, TX, USA
(817) 579-2675
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707 Paluxy Rd, Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-2675
Sun
Closed
Mon
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tues
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thurs
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Closed