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Dental Implants

Single Tooth Replacement • Replacing Multiple Teeth • Arch Replacement • Teeth In A Day

Dental implants are the modern way to replace missing teeth!  Implants are titanium screws that are placed directly into your jawbone, serving as your tooth “root”, and function as your own natural teeth would.  Because implants are permanently placed, there is no longer the worry that your new teeth will come out while speaking or eating. 

Implants themselves are made up of several different parts.  The first part is the titanium post that is inserted into the bone by your oral surgeon.  Your dentist will then attach a new tooth (called a “crown”) to this post by using a connector called an “abutment”.  The end result is a new tooth that looks and feels completely natural and allows you to eat whatever you want!

Surgical Procedure

Placement of dental implants is done in our office and is a relatively non-invasive procedure with most patients reporting very minimal postoperative discomfort..  Prior to implant surgery we take a 3-dimensional scan of your jaws, called a cone beam CT scan, so that we know exactly how much bone you have for implant placement.  If you have lost bone and do not have enough bone remaining for implants we will discuss grafting procedures with you.

Some patients wish to have sedation so that they may sleep through the surgery, and we are happy to discuss that option with you.  Once the area is numb the implant is gently placed in the appropriate position Sometimes the implant will be completely buried under the gum for healing postoperatively and sometimes there will be a little metal cap that is visible within the mouth. 

After the surgical placement of the implant post, there is a period of time (usually 6 weeks to 4 months) for the site to properly heal. During this time period your own bone cells grow around and into the titanium post – a process called osseointegration (essentially fusing the implant with your own jaws).  Once the implant has osseointegrated it is stable and ready to have the new tooth crown placed onto it.  We will see you in our office and, if the implant was completely buried, preform a very quick procedure to uncover the implant.  Then it is ready for the crown. Your dentist will take an impression of the implant and send that to the dental lab which then fabricates your new tooth.  The crown is then inserted onto the implant and your new tooth is complete and ready to be shown off to the world (and taken out to a steakhouse!). 

Am I a candidate for dental implants?

If you are considering having dental implants please contact us.  Dr. Martin or Dr. Appelblatt will preform a thorough exam, take radiographs, and discuss your medical history with you, gathering all the information we need to assess whether you are a candidate for dental implants. If you have significant bone loss and are not currently ready for implant placement we can discuss procedures such as bone grafting which will help to improve the area for implant placement. 

Do Implants Need Special Care?

Once the implant is placed it is essentially the same as your regular teeth – except that it will not get cavities.  Just as the rest of your teeth, it will need regular oral care, such as brushing and flossing as well as routine cleaning appointments with your dentist.  But with proper care and hygiene, your dental implant should provide a lifetime of full smiles.

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Oral Surgery Client Testimonials

I didn’t even need to take one aspirin throughout the entire process.  His office is state of the art and his staff are wonderful. I would highly recommend them for any Oral Surgery needs.
Tracy S.
Dr. Martin and his staff did a great job explaining the procedure… It was quick and painless… Highly recommend his services.
Rob W., Homewood, CA
I highly recommend [Dr. Martin] and would not hesitate to drive back to Tahoe to have my son seen again (in fact, I already did!).
Erin E.
My daughter had her wisdom teeth out and everything about the experience was easy. The staff was efficient and responsive, and the procedure went just as expected. Highly recommend this practice!
Alaina R., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin and his staff are awesome and super nice! I definitely recommend Dr. Martin to anyone looking for an oral surgeon!
Lyndsay F.
I would highly recommend Dr. Martin if you need an Oral Surgeon. ESPECIALLY if you are dental phobic like me. If I felt comfortable and cared for, as petrified as I am about dentists, that says A LOT! You can trust them, they are seriously AWSOME!
Sharyl S., Minden, Nevada
I went to Dr.Martin a couple years ago to get my wisdom teeth taken out, since then I have referred three of my friends and they were also very happy with his work. The staff and himself were so nice and friendly, made each of us feel comfortable and relaxed.
R.D.
Dr. Martin and his staff have been and were during my procedure absolutely amazing and kind and professional. For … oral surgery, he and his staff are the best place to be taken care of.
Alison B., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin and staff are amazing and wonderful. I highly recommend Dr. Martin for all your surgical needs for your teeth.
Steven J.
Great work and great staff! They made what was, to me, a scary procedure into something that I said was easy mid-way though. I’d highly recommend Dr. Martin and his staff.
Erin McGuffin Jernigan

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Surgical Instructions

  • Before Anesthesia
  • Wisdom Tooth Removal
  • Dental Implant Surgery
  • Extractions
  • Multiple Extractions
  • Exposure of an Impacted Tooth

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Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
40165 Truckee Airport Road
#303 (2nd floor)
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-5440

South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
591 Tahoe Keys Blvd.
Suite D4
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-4042
Daniel C. Martin, DDS your Truckee and Lake Tahoe Oral Surgeon

Proudly Offers the Following Oral Surgery Services:

Dental Implants, All-on-4™, Teeth-in-an-Hour™, Bone Grafting, Jaw Bone Health, Jaw Surgery, Jaw Bone Deterioration, Ridge Augmentations, Sinus Lift, Nerve Repositioning, Socket Preservation, Pre-prosthetic Surgery and treatment of Facial Trauma, and Oral Pathology.

Serving the following California and Nevada communities: Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Reno, Gardnerville, Minden, Carson City, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Zephyr Cove, Stateline NV, Sierraville.

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