Dental implants have been available to help restore an individual missing tooth for over twenty years. In recent years, dental implant technology and techniques has continued to advance. Now they can also be used to anchor a bridge to restore the function and appearance of multiple missing teeth. Dr. Derek Lichter will want to examine your mouth and taking some... read more »

Many people are concerned that a procedure as involved as getting dental implants will be a long, painful process. But getting implants involves relatively little pain for most people. In fact, many people say that implants cause them less pain than a normal tooth extraction. We use local anesthesia during the procedure, and pain can be managed afterward with over-the-counter... read more »

Sometimes multiple teeth can be lost due to damage, fracture or prolonged tooth decay. Advanced periodontal disease can also cause a significant amount of bone loss which requires multiple extractions. In the past people had to resort to having a bridge, partial or dentures to replace lost teeth. Over the course of the last 20 years dental implant procedures and... read more »