Dr. Patrick Huston is a board-certified periodontist and dental implant specialist dedicated to advancing his profession through education, innovation, and leadership. Currently active in his third term on the Board of Directors for the California Society of Periodontists, he has previously educated hundreds of Dentists, Specialists, and Residents as an Associate Professor (Loma Linda University: Department of Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery) and professional educator for Nobel BioCare and other providers.
As a practicing dental surgeon and periodontist, Dr. Huston provides each patient with the utmost respect and individualized consideration. He shirks away from cookie-cutter treatments and follows a comprehensive and considered approach to periodontal treatment and implant dentistry. He crafts each treatment plan according to his patients unique goals, expectations, lifestyle considerations, and dental anatomy.
Dr. Huston is also adamantly opposed to what he terms the hit-and-run style of dentistry, i.e., when the patients are abandoned after the treatment with no continued contact with the dentist. Instead, he forges lasting relationships with his patients with continued follow-up care and management, ensuring their dental implants and treatments provide optimal results for a lifetime.
Dr. Patrick Huston has been married for over 20 years to his college sweetheart and best friend. He and his wife have three children the youngest is in elementary school, and the oldest is in high school. When hes not helping patients transform their smiles, he can be found mountain biking, golfing, or spending time with his family.
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Dental implants are widely considered the best replacements for natural teeth. Whether you have severe dental problems, missing teeth, or youre wearing dentures, our dental implants in Corona, CA can restore the optimal appearance, functionality, and sensation of your teeth.
A dental implant is a screw-like titanium post thats surgically inserted into the jawbone underneath the empty socket of a missing tooth. Over time, the bone tissues heal around the implant via a process called osseointegration, thereby making the implant a firmly rooted part of the dental anatomy. Once a dental implant is in place, it serves as a permanent and lifelong replacement for the missing tooths underlying root structure.
Its often said that dental implants replace the missing teeth completely. However, its more accurate to say that dental implants replace the root structure, providing a firm base for the prosthetic, i.e., the visible part of the tooth. Once the jawbone has healed completely, the dentist can attach a crown, bridge, or denture to the dental implant. The implant-supported teeth, in turn, look and function like natural teeth.
Theres a common misconception that dental implants are complicated, risky, or painful. If the procedure is performed skillfully by a reputable dentist, the dental implant and the procedure are painless, simple, and completely free from complications or harsh side effects. Dental implant surgery can also be performed at the dentists office under local anesthesia, involving minimal post-treatment recovery.
Prior to receiving dental implants in Corona the dental surgeon discusses your goals, reviews your health history, performs various imaging tests, and determines if youre a suitable candidate for dental implants. He also recommends the ideal dental implant method for you, such as single implants, multiple implants, or all-on-4 implants.
The dental surgeon delivers local anesthesia and sedation to ensure physical and mental comfort. He prepares the osteotomy, i.e., the implant bed, and screws the titanium post into the jawbone underneath the socket. The socket is closed for around 12 weeks, giving your jawbone enough time to heal around the implant.
Once your jawbone has healed around the implant, the dentist calls you for the final stage. He provides custom-made dental crowns, bridges, or dentures for your implants, depending on the number of implants and the chosen restoration options. The natural-looking prosthetic teeth are attached to the implant.
Dental implants are meant for patients with missing teeth. It doesnt matter if youre missing one, multiple, or all your teeth, you can get dental implants for your specific needs. The only requirement is that you should have strong jawbone density at the implant site the implant needs sufficient jawbone structure for optimal adherence.
Jawbone recession usually occurs if significant time has elapsed after the loss of your teeth, but theres no need to despair. Dr. Huston performs a painless bone grafting procedure to encourage bone regeneration. With this procedure, we can help your receded jawbones grow again, making you a suitable candidate for dental implants.
Generally speaking, youre a suitable candidate for dental implants if youre healthy enough for routine dental surgeries and tooth extraction. Patients with uncontrolled chronic disorders, such as diabetes, heavy smokers, and those who have undergone radiation therapy will be evaluated on an individual basis for their candidacy.
