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Dental Implants

Restore your smile with precision-crafted dental implants at The OMS Center of South Louisiana. Experience comfort, durability, and long-lasting results in Mandeville & Hammond.

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Reclaim Your Confidence

Why Choose The OMS Center of South Louisiana for Dental Implants?

Dental implants provide a secure and natural-looking solution for missing teeth. At The OMS Center of South Louisiana, Dr. Joshua Brandner and his skilled team offer personalized treatment plans, advanced technology, and a comfortable environment. From the initial consultation to the final restoration, we ensure each patient’s experience is smooth, informed, and aimed at delivering results that last for decades.

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Dental Implants at a Glance

  • Purpose: Replace missing teeth with permanent, natural-feeling restorations.
  • Longevity: Durable solution designed to last for many years.
  • Functionality: Restored bite strength and improved oral function.
  • Aesthetics: Seamless appearance that blends with your natural smile.
  • Confidence: Enhanced self-esteem and quality of life.

Strong. Stable. Simply Stunning.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as sturdy anchors for replacement teeth. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, implants fuse with your bone, creating a lasting bond that supports single-tooth restorations, implant-supported bridges, or even full-arch solutions. This integration ensures superior stability, comfort, and a natural feel compared to removable prosthetics.

Single-Tooth Implants

Single-Tooth ImplantsIdeal for replacing a single missing tooth, this approach preserves the integrity of adjacent teeth and provides a highly aesthetic, low-maintenance result.

Implant-Supported Bridges

When multiple teeth are missing, implant-supported bridges anchor firmly to implants instead of relying on neighboring teeth for stability. This approach offers improved comfort and longevity over traditional bridges.

Full-Arch Implant Solutions

For those missing most or all teeth, a full-arch implant solution replaces an entire row of teeth with minimal implants. This modern technique delivers a stable, comfortable, and long-lasting alternative to conventional dentures.

The Right Fit

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?

Most healthy adults seeking a permanent solution for missing teeth are excellent dental implant candidates. You should maintain good oral hygiene and overall health to ensure proper healing and long-term success. Chronic conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or heavy smoking habits might require management before treatment begins. Dr. Brandner will thoroughly assess your situation, review your medical history, and discuss your goals to determine if implants align with your unique needs.

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Your Dental Implant Journey

What is the Dental Implant Treatment Like?

  1. Consultation & Planning: We conduct a comprehensive exam, including imaging, to create a customized plan.
  2. Implant Placement: Under sedation or local anesthesia, Dr. Brandner carefully positions the titanium post into the jawbone.
  3. Healing & Integration: Over several months, the implant fuses with your bone, ensuring a stable foundation.
  4. Abutment & Restoration: Once integrated, we attach an abutment and custom restoration, completing your new tooth.

Our team prioritizes your comfort throughout the process, keeping you informed and relaxed at every stage.

Stability, Comfort, Renewed Confidence

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Dental implants restore the look and function of natural teeth. They help maintain jawbone density, prevent shifting of adjacent teeth, and eliminate the inconvenience of removable dentures. Patients enjoy an improved ability to speak, eat, and smile without worry. The result is a long-term investment in oral health that enhances daily life and overall self-assurance. With precision and attention, our Dr. Brandner ensures each implant is seamlessly integrated for lasting comfort and confidence.

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Heal Smoothly, Smile Sooner

Dental Implant Recovery

Most patients resume normal activities within a day or two after implant placement, though healing and integration continue over several months. Following our aftercare guidelines—such as maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding smoking, and attending scheduled check-ups—ensures a smooth and successful healing process. Dr. Brandner monitors your progress and provides support every step of the way, making adjustments if needed to optimize your outcome.

A Lifetime of Smiles

Dental Implant Results

Once fully healed, your dental implant will look and function like a natural tooth. This long-lasting solution helps preserve facial structure, improve biting efficiency, and eliminate the discomfort often associated with removable dentures. With proper care, dental implants can last for decades, allowing you to speak, laugh, and eat with total confidence.

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Dental Implants

Frequently Asked Questions

Dental implants can last for 20 years or more with proper care and regular check-ups. Good oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and avoiding harmful habits like smoking help prolong their lifespan.

We use local anesthesia and offer sedation options for your comfort. Most patients report minimal discomfort, similar to a routine tooth extraction, and manage post-procedure tenderness with over-the-counter medications.

Following a brief initial healing period, you can enjoy most of your favorite foods without concern. Dental implants provide a strong biting force comparable to natural teeth.

If your jawbone lacks sufficient density or volume, bone grafting may be necessary. Dr. Brandner will determine this during your consultation and ensure you have the best foundation for implant success.

Brush twice daily, floss regularly, and visit us for routine cleanings and exams. Treat your implants like natural teeth to maintain long-term health and stability.

Most healthy adults can benefit from implants. We’ll review your medical history and oral health status to ensure it’s a safe and effective option for you.

Absolutely. Implants can support single replacements, multiple teeth, or even full-arch restorations to address extensive tooth loss.

Yes. We customize the restoration to match the color, shape, and size of your natural teeth. Most people won’t be able to tell you’ve had any work done.

Coverage varies. Our team will help navigate your plan and discuss financing options to make the investment in your smile as straightforward as possible.

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