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Restore Your Smile and Confidence with Dental Implants!
Have you lost one or multiple teeth? You aren’t truly yourself without your full smile. Missing teeth affect how you chew, bite, and speak, and smiling is never the same. Good news! Dental implants in Ocala, Florida, can make your smile whole again. Expertly placed at Ocala Smiles, dental implants are a reliable, predictable, and natural-looking option for missing teeth.
How does a dental implant work?
Conventional dental bridges and dentures sit on top of the gums to replace your missing teeth. Dental implants serve as replacements for both the crown and root of a tooth. The dental implant system replicates the structure and function of natural teeth and consists of several components.
- A dental implant (titanium screw) surgically placed in the jawbone to replace the tooth root
- An abutment, which connects the implant fixture to the crown
- A crown or denture, screwed onto the implant to recreate the crown part of the tooth
When you lose teeth, you may feel like you’ll never be the same again. Dental implants closely resemble natural teeth in appearance, feel, and function.
What is the dental implant procedure?
Nobody is perfect, but our track record is close. We get things right from the word go, and our 95% success rate is a testament to that. Dr. Robert Evelyn combines surgical precision with artistic skills to achieve remarkable dental implant outcomes.
Over the years, we have refined the dental implant procedure, and patients can expect a seamless process. Here’s what you can expect from the dental implant treatment.
- Examination: Your dental implant consultation is thorough. We’ll examine your oral health, inquire about your medical history, and assess your jawbone health. Patients with inadequate jawbone may need bone grafts to strengthen and increase the density of the bone for implants.
- Surgery: We prioritize your comfort to ensure you enjoy a pleasant dental implant experience. Before treatment, we’ll numb your gums with powerful anesthetics. Oral-conscious sedation is also available for patients anxious about the procedure. Once you are comfortable, Dr. Evelyn will insert a titanium post into the bone that once supported your tooth root.
- Healing: Your implants need 4-6 months to fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration. After this fusion, your implants will form a rock-solid foundation for your replacement teeth.
- Abutment placement: This minor surgery involves screwing a small prosthetic tool on the implant fixture. Patients need about two weeks to heal after abutment placement.
- Crown restoration: Finally! The most-awaited phase of the dental implant treatment. Dr. Evelyn will cover your implants with a customized crown or denture if you have lost multiple teeth. Your dental implant allows you to chew, speak, and smile like you never lost any tooth!
Before and After Actual Patient Results
Can dental implants replace multiple teeth?
Dental implants are versatile teeth replacements. They can replace a single missing tooth with a crown and can be paired with a denture to replace most or all teeth in your mouth. Many patients prefer this option to traditional dentures because it’s more stable and comfortable. Dental implants also stimulate the jawbone to maintain its structural integrity.
Discover the benefits of a confident smile with dental implants!
Dental implants offer a natural look, lasting durability, and improved oral health. Whether you need to replace one tooth or multiple, trust Ocala Smiles for long-lasting outcomes. Call 352-867-7181 and reserve your consultation.
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Dr. Robert J. Evelyn
Dr. Robert J. Evelyn graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where he received accolades for outstanding patient care, willingness to help others, and eagerness to learn. He completed a General Practice Residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY, and received extensive training in restorative dentistry, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics. Dr. Evelyn has fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and AGD.
Dr. Wayne Harper
Dr. Wayne Harper has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Ocala since 1985. He received his undergraduate degree from Stony Brook SUNY and his dental degree from Emory University, Atlanta. He practiced in Ormond Beach until opening his Ocala office. He has attended numerous continuing education curricula, including the Pankey Institute and Dr. Peter Dawson continuum, and holds a Fellowship from the Las Vegas Institute for Global Studies. Dr. Harper is a member of organizations such as the American Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and International Association for Physiologic Aesthetics.
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Ocala dentist Dr. Robert J. Evelyn provides exceptional cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and general dentistry to patients in and around Marion County FL including the communities of Belleview, Silver Springs, Ocala, Summerfield, Williston, and The Villages, Florida.
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