3621 NW 63rd St. Suite I Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Dental Implants & Gum Surgery / Anterior Esthetics Dental implants are a ideal solution to treat Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors (Hypodontia). Missing lateral incisors affects approximately 2% of the general population, with a prevalence towards females. The exact etiology or cause is unclear why certain people never develop teeth. The replacement… Read More
Why do I have to wait for Dental Implants? In todays fast pace society, people don’t want to wait for a finished product. This seems to be true even if a delayed approach results in better results. I personally blame the fast food industry for the lack of patients, and… Read More
Teeth In An Hour 2 – OKC Dental Implants I’ve previously blogged about “Teeth In A Hour” and how I almost consider it false advertising due to the fact that not every patient can be treated in this manner. Patient’s have to present with adequate amount of bone to support… Read More
Minimally Invasive Dental Implant Surgery – OKC Minimally invasive dental implant placement offers several advantages over the more traditional approach. My patients typically report less bleeding, minimal pain & discomfort and often appreciate the decrease surgical time. Of course, not all cases can be performed in this manner. Pre-surgical requirements… Read More
Gum Recession Treatment Gum recession or gingival recession is an important factor in a patient’s overall dental health. Multiple negative consequences can be associated with gum recession. These include compromised esthetics, root sensitivity, root cavities, and loss of root structure due to mechanical wear. Treatment can correct gum recession by… Read More
Implant Dentistry Trends Recently, I’ve come across a troubling trend in Implant Dentistry. Several patients, either referred by their General Dentist or on their own accord, have presented with Dental Implants surgically placed in the maxillary sinus without adequate bone. One patient was asymptomatic and one reported symptoms of chronic… Read More
The Death of a Dental Appliance with Dental Implants. Dental implants are a superior option to replace patients teeth in a very natural way and regain complete function. They can also be used to retain loose fitting appliances and dentures. The four major treatment options utilizing dental implants include: fixed,… Read More
Love the Gums You’re With Gum Disease Prevalence Surpasses Diabetes with Nearly 65 Million Affected I, Ryan Lanman DDS MSD, Urge Oklahoma City Residents to Take Action against Highly Prevalent, Yet Seriously Overlooked Disease Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 5, 30, 2014 – With one in every two adults age 30 and older suffering from… Read More
New Patient: Dental Implant Induced Sinus Infection The current patient was referred to me for evaluation of dental implants that were placed approximately 3 years ago by another Dentist. The patient reported a history of a chronic sinus infection with drainage since dental implant placement. Clinically and radiographically, examination revealed two dental… Read More
Dental Implant & Patient Satisfaction – Oklahoma City Dental Implant rehabilitation of patients with missing teeth is an established treatment with predictable outcomes. They can be restored with fixed (non-removable) restorations or attachments to support a denture or partial. Traditional treatment protocols require 3 to 6 months healing before the… Read More