Today's Implant Placement!

Check out this dental implant placement Dr. Rigby just completed for one of our outstanding patients!  The procedure took approximately an hour and the results are "FANTASTIC"!  Both the patient and Dr. Rigby were pleased with the outcome and look forward to completing the treatment soon.

Before Panorex

 

 

 

After Implant Placement Panorex

After Implant Placement Close Up

At Rigby Advanced Dental a set clinical protocol is followed for all of our dental implant patients, doing this ensures our best possible effort has been made to achieve success.  Through his extensive training as a Prosthodontist, Dr Brent Rigby has been able to master the many aspects of dental implant therapy.  Rigby Advanced Dental not only offers complete implant care, but also offers a variety of other dental services.  Please visit our website Rigby Advanced Dental for details.  We enjoy being able to provide top notch dental care to the people of Bee Cave, Lakeway and other surrounding Lake Travis areas!

Implants in One Day

Implants in one day?  Is it really possible?  Believe it or not, if you fit the right criteria, you can go from having teeth to implants in one day.  You may have seen commercials for this procedure or perhaps a friend recommended it and your interest is peaked.......well never fear, Rigby Advanced Dental is on the cutting edge of technology and offers this procedure right here in Bee Cave & Lakeway, TX.  As a trained Prosthodontist, Dr. Rigby has the extensive knowledge and experience to perform these difficult implant procedures to ensure the best possible outcome.  With that being said, there is a lot you should know about this treatment, so please before any decision has been made, thoroughly research the topic to familiarize yourself with the procedures involved and discuss you concerns with Dr. Rigby.

How does it work?

Once you have had a thorough exam, we will discuss your treatment options.  If we have decided that your teeth require removal, you may be interested in implants.  You can have implants to support your new teeth. You may not even need to wear dentures – ever.

In one procedure we will take out your remaining teeth, place implants (4 to 6 in each jaw), and place a temporary implant bridge for each jaw.  You will leave the office with your new implant bridges – they look just like teeth.

Example of Upper and Lower Implant Locations

Breakdown Model of Denture, Screws, Abutments, and Dental Implants

Expect several follow up visits and a soft food diet for the next 3 to 4 months.  After that time, we make your final implant bridges.  This healing period is designed to allow the implants to fuse to the bone and your gums to heal. It allows us to make any needed changes to the teeth for the best cosmetic outcome.  The temporary implant bridges prevent you from needing to wear a removable denture.

Upper and Lower Implant Supported Dentures

Panorex Radiograph - Showing Implants and Final Prostheses

Final Smile Immediate Implant Dentures

Important Facts:

• You can receive treatment like this right here in the Lake Travis Austin, TX area.

• A Prosthodontist has been specially trained to perform these procedures
• Involving a dental specialist in your treatment puts you in the best trained hands possible.

• There is a lot of planning that goes into this kind of treatment. 
• While the actual surgery may take place in one day, there will be several other appointments to plan and finish your implants.

• Not everyone is a candidate for this treatment, but many are. 
• There are different ways to provide the same end-result.  Sometimes it is not possible to place the temporary implant bridge on the day of surgery, but it can be placed later.  You will be able to wear at least a removable denture in most cases.

• Finances are a concern for everyone – we can help you.

Call (512) 992-2822 or email Rigby Advanced Dental for a free consultation with Dr. Rigby.  Please remember that this is a general overview for your information only; please see us or your dentist to discuss this kind of treatment.

Another Implant Case!

This case was started in January of this year that was evaluated this week for implant integration (bone growth onto the implant surface) and stability.  From the clinical testing and x-ray exam Dr. Rigby was able to give it a thumbs up and recommended proceeding with treatment.  Dr. Rigby placed the dental implants in our office located in the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, TX in about an hour under local anesthetic.  The patient and Dr. Rigby had a fun chat about his Ohio State Buckeyes and their recent win..........Dr. Rigby firmly believes, "There is always time to talk college football in my practice, especially when it's about my Buckeyes".

The patient came to us in a last chance effort to find someone who was willing to work with his insurance and be able to fabricate a CUSTOM set of complete dentures the OLD SCHOOL way.  After wearing dentures for over 30 years the patient recently had a new set made and found them to be "inadequate" compared to others he had had over the years.  The patient said, "They handed me these dentures after 2-3 appointments and I knew then that something was wrong with their philosophy of making custom dentures."  After some research and looking into the backgrounds of several practitioners he choose Rigby Advanced Dental to not only make a new set of custom dentures, but also upgrade the situation in the lower arch with two dental implants. 

Before Implant Placement

After Implant Placement (3 month)

One of the best treatments we offer here at Rigby Advanced Dental is being able to place two dental implants in the lower arch (mandible) for an experienced denture wearer.  They truly experience a world of difference in the stability and retention of their lower denture and they love us for what we've been able to do for them.  I can't tell you how many times I hear "this is the best thing I've ever done for my mouth and I have no idea why I waited so long".  In my opinion these are often the happiest friends I have in our dental family.  Of all the treatments and therapies available in dentistry I honestly believe this is one of the best life changing procedures we can provide. 
                                                                                ---Brent Rigby DDS, MS---

If you live in the Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Barton Creek or other Lake Travis, TX areas and are in need of a dental specialist please contact us for a Free Prosthodontic Consultation.  Dr. Rigby will personally sit down with you and discuss your concerns regarding your dentures, implants, partials, and other dental esthetic/cosmetic needs, Rigby Advanced Dental (512) 992-2822.