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Dental Implants Encino: Dental implants are biocompatible substitutes for lost natural teeth. They are devices for attaching artificial replacement teeth firmly to the bone. Implants can be used to support a single crown or as anchors for fixed bridges. fixed or removable partial or complete dentures. learn more about implants

• What are Dental Implants
• What are types of Dental Implants
• What is the history of Dental Implantology?
• How can Dental Implants help me?
• Am I a candidate for dental implants?
• Who makes up the implant team?
• Will my implants function as well as my original teeth?
• What are the risks of surgery for dental implants?
• What are the risks of dental implants?
• What are the chances of rejection of the implant?
• How long will my implant last?
• What causes failure of dental implants?
• What the problems associated with smoking?
• Can an implant be replaced?
• How long does treatment take?
• What kind of follow-up care is needed?
• A realistic approach to "my" treatment?

  Bone Grafting: Various bone graft procedures may be necessary to prepare the jaw bone for conventional dentures or prior to placement of implants. You are encouraged to discuss these various procedures with Dr. Smiler, cosmetic dentist Encino, and receive some of the articles he has written for professional journals.

  Extractions: Removal of wisdom teeth, infected or decayed teeth are the mainstays of an oral surgery practice. Dr. Smiler has been an oral surgeon and Valley cosmetic dentist performing these procedures for more than thirty years.

• Surgical Extractions
• Deciduous Extractions
• Third Molar-Wisdom Teeth Extractions

  Oral Infections and Biopsies

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD or TMD)

  Anesthesia: Most office oral surgery procedures can be accomplished with local anesthesia. Oral sedation, intravenous sedation, nitrous oxide, and complete general anesthesia are available for all procedures depending on the health of the patient. Please feel free to discuss anesthesia with Dr. Smiler, dentist Encino CA, or his staff.