Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, offering a permanent solution that looks, feels, and functions like natural teeth. At Signature Oral Surgery & Implants, Dr. Cabel McDonald places single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, implant-retained dentures, and full-arch solutions including All-on-4 for patients in Lubbock and across the South Plains.
Find out if dental implants are right for you. Call our Lubbock, TX, or Hobbs, NM, location to schedule your implant consultation.
Lubbock Office: 806-722-3637
Hobbs Office: 575-408-8840
Dental implants are small anchors made of a biocompatible metal called titanium that are placed in the jawbone to replace missing teeth in the mouth. After placement, the anchors will begin to fuse with the bone over the course of a few months. After the fusing process, known as osseointegration, abutment posts are inserted into the anchors to allow for the permanent attachment of the replacement teeth.
An implant supported bridge is a restorative solution for spaces where three or more adjacent teeth are missing. This restoration typically requires two implants to support the bridge that provides a functional and aesthetic replacement for a patient’s natural teeth.
Because of the natural look and feel and the functional stability provided by the implants, implant supported bridges are an effective solution to replace multiple missing teeth.
A dental implant supported bridge replaces missing teeth by placing two or more dental implants to support the bridge instead of the adjacent teeth. These implants avoid putting any additional stress on your natural teeth and help preserve the health and function of the surrounding bone tissue and teeth.
For patients missing many or all of their teeth, implant retained or implant supported dentures may be an alternative to traditional dentures. These solutions can simulate the look and feel of natural teeth and stay fixed in place with the implants acting as anchors. Using implants for retention or the support of dentures allows for a smaller and more comfortable base and less shifting of the prosthesis during use.
Full arch implant solutions offer a variety of implant solutions for patients who are missing all of their upper or lower teeth. These types of implant restoration can simulate the look and feel of natural teeth and stay fixed in place with the implants acting as anchors, preventing the typical rocking and movement or gum irritation associated with dentures. For qualifying patients, these restorations can often be placed in one office visit, reducing both overall cost and healing time.
Available for full or partial dentures, implant supported dentures require the placement of two or more dental implants to secure the dentures in the mouth. This type of denture will “snap” onto the implants and can be removed for cleaning at night.
3D technology allows our doctors to more accurately place dental implants using minimally invasive techniques that improve patient comfort and healing while maintaining the highest standard of treatment and restoring your smile. 3D digital guidance provided by this specialized software helps our team plan the implant placement procedure.
Once planning is complete, our team uses this 3D-guided implant technology to create a customized surgical guide that provides greater precision and accuracy during implant placement.
3D technology allows our doctors to more accurately place dental implants using minimally invasive techniques that improve patient comfort and healing while maintaining the highest standard of treatment and restoring your smile.
The 3D digital guidance provided by this specialized software helps our team plan the implant placement procedure. It also allows the patient to visualize the implant’s future location and its support for the final restoration. Once planning is complete, our team uses this 3D-guided implant technology to create a customized surgical guide that provides greater precision and accuracy during implant placement.
