Are missing teeth holding you back from living a confident lifestyle? If tooth loss is hindering you in social situations, limiting your diet, or impacting your appearance, finding a reliable replacement solution should be your primary goal. And when it comes to your smile and mouth, choosing the longest lasting and most natural-looking solution will mean all the difference. Dental implants are considered the gold standard solution for tooth replacement due to their natural look and function, health benefits and longevity. When placed by our expert oral surgeons and properly cared for, your dental implants can last you the rest of your life and give you a beautiful, functional smile again.
Dental implants are composed of three parts; the implant post, the abutment, and the dental crown. The implant post is surgically placed into your jawbone and fuses with the bone through a process called osseointegration. Once the implant has fused with your bone, it acts just like a natural tooth root, inspiring healthy bone growth. The abutment is attached to the implant post and connects the post in the bone to the dental crown above the gumline. Finally, the crown is created to look, feel and function just like your surrounding teeth. Youll be able to chew and bite with confidence and most people will never know you even have a replacement tooth.
While many people think that receiving dental implants is a painful and lengthy procedure, the truth is that at our Washington, PA office, we make the process streamlined, simple and gentle. This is partly due to the fact that we are an oral surgery practice with extensive experience and education in dental implantology and partly due to our investment in advanced technology for a more accurate and safe procedure. And for those with severe dental anxiety, we offer anesthesia to help prevent feelings of anxiety and block the sensations of pain or discomfort. At Western Pennsylvania & Ohio Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we are a team of healthcare providers that offer nothing less than the pinnacle of surgery.
Dental implants are a versatile replacement solution and can be an effective, long-term option for many patients. While we can easily replace individual teeth with an implant, we also have the capabilities to replace any number of teeth. Below we have detailed out dental implant options available to you.
With single tooth dental implants, we are able to replace virtually any tooth in your mouth with a new, functional and aesthetically appealing one. We will match your new tooth to your surrounding teeth for a seamless and natural-looking smile.
Combining dentures with dental implants, we can firmly support a denture prosthesis to prevent slipping and give you a stronger overall bite. By placing as few as two implants into your jawbone, we can attach your denture to them so the denture is held in place without the need of adhesives or pastes.
For those missing all or most of their teeth, All-on-4 allows us to give a you natural, functional and beautiful set of new teeth with as few as four implants per arch. This solution is as close to real teeth as you can get and is composed of the highest quality materials and performed with the latest in dental technology.
When it comes to dental implants, you shouldnt settle for anything less than the experts. Our doctors have invested extra time in their education, spending three additional years in a hospital-based setting to become the leaders in understanding and performing complex dental surgeries. We routinely see patients who come from over two hours away to receive their implants from our team here at Western Pennsylvania & Ohio Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery because they trust our team to give them the results they want. We never cut corners or compromise on your safety and only use the highest quality materials and the leading technology when offering you dental implant care.
Dr. Krakora attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bacteriology in 1994. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1998 at the University of Pittsburgh and Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2001 at Drexel University. Dr. Krakora completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh in July 2004. A large portion of his training was focused on bone grafting and dental implant surgery.
Dr. Krakora is the head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Washington Hospital in Washington, Pa. He has published research articles in major medical journals and is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Pennsylvania Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, and is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Brandon Humberger was born and raised in Murrysville, PA and is an alumnus of Franklin Regional High School. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, obtaining a Bachelor in Science with a minor in Chemistry. In 2013 he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pittsburgh. While at Pitt, he received the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Radiology Award and the Lathe Bowen Scholarship awarded to the individual that exemplifies professionalism and strong moral and ethical values.
After graduating from dental school, he completed a one-year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery internship. He then was accepted into the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at the University of Pittsburgh where he completed his training. During his training, Dr. Humberger was privileged to be mentored by exceptional surgeons and some of the pioneers in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, obtaining an outstanding training in wisdom tooth removal, virtual surgical planning of dental implants and orthognathic surgery, treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathology, facial trauma surgery, TMJ surgery, comprehensive reconstruction and bone grafting, and intravenous anesthesia. He is certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS.
Dr. Humberger is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and is on call for and treats facial trauma at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC. Additionally, he is on the medical staff at Washington Hospital.
Allison was born and raised in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and is an alumna of Upper St. Clair High School. She completed her undergraduate studies at Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Biological Sciences. She developed a special interest in the area of Public Health and was involved in research related to public health systems throughout her undergraduate studies. Allison then went on to complete her Physician Assistant studies at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN and was awarded a Master of Science in Medicine degree in August of 2020, successfully completing her boards and becoming a certified Physician Assistant shortly thereafter.
During her Physician Assistant studies, Allison gained clinical experiences in multiple realms of medicine. She developed a strong interest specifically in the area of surgery and surgical subspecialties, which ultimately led her to begin her career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Allison currently treats patients both in our Washington, PA office and at Washington Hospital.
Allison is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is certified in ACLS, BLS and PALS. Outside of work, Allison enjoys traveling, spending time with friends & family, hiking and staying active.