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Dental Implants Tampa and Lutz

People are living longer than ever, and while regular brushing, flossing, and checkups allow many of us to maintain our natural smiles for a lifetime, sometimes our teeth just can’t keep up. If you’ve lost a tooth (or a few new teeth) due to injury or disease, dental implants can rejuvenate both your smile and your oral health by aiding in replacing missing teeth.


Dental implants or an implant is a synthetic tooth root in the shape of a post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to help replace missing teeth. The dental implant “root” is usually made of titanium: the same material used in many replacement hips and knees, and a metal that is well-suited to pairing with human bone thus creating dental implants a good replacement for missing teeth. A dental implant replacement tooth is then fixed to the post. The dental implant tooth can be either permanently attached or removable. Dental implant permanent teeth are more stable and feel more like natural new teeth making dental implants a very good replacement for replacing missing teeth.


The ideal candidate for dental implants is a non-smoker who has good oral health and bone structure, including a sufficient amount of bone in the jaw for the dental implant, and healthy gums with no sign of gum disease.

Single or Multiple Dental Implants

Dental implants in Lutz, FL are versatile for tooth loss. If you are only missing one tooth, one dental implant dental work procedure plus one replacement tooth will do the trick. If you are missing several teeth in a row, a few strategically placed implants can support a permanent bridge (a set of replacement teeth). Similarly, if you have lost all of your teeth due to periodontal disease, a full bridge or full denture can be permanently fixed in your mouth with a strategic number of implants to aid your remaining new teeth. Contact us today to learn more about our dental implants cost.

Advantages Over Dentures or Bridges

Conventional bridges and dentures are not fixed to the bone, and can therefore be unstable. This can make it difficult to eat or smile with confidence. Implants not only look more natural, but feel and act more like normal teeth, with a stronger biting force. And because they don’t directly rely on neighboring teeth for support, implants don’t compromise the health of your natural teeth. In fact, bridges are only expected to last seven to ten years, even less with root canals, whereas implants will typically last a lifetime.

Post-Treatment Care

Dental implants in Lutz, FL are versatile. If you are only missing one tooth, one implant plus one replacement tooth will do the trick. If you are missing several teeth in a row, a few strategically placed implants can support a permanent bridge (a set of replacement teeth). Similarly, if you have lost all of your teeth, a full bridge or full denture can be permanently fixed in your mouth with a strategic number of implants.

Implant Services

Our implant dentistry services include:

TERSA Oral and Facial Surgery’ Dr. Guerra will consult with you on the best procedure for your health, budget and time frame.

Dr. Andrés E. Guerra-Andrade was born in Caracas, Venezuela and attended the School of Dentistry at the Universidad Central de Venezuela where he received his doctorate degree. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery degree and his Master’s in Dental Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus.

  • He completed a Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, Tennessee.
  • Assistant Professor at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at the University of Puerto Rico.
  • Chairman and Coordinator of the Deep Sedation course for GPR and Pediatric Dentistry Programs at the University of Puerto Rico.
  • Full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa.

  • DMD: Universidad Central de Venezuela 
  • Residency and Master in Dental Sciences (MDS) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Dental Medicine
  • MDS University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine
  • Diplomate American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
  • Diplomate of the National Board of Dental Anesthesiology 
  • Fellow American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
  • Fellow American Society of Dental Anesthesia
  • Past President of the West Pasco Dental Association

  • American Dental Association
  • International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
  • Florida Dental Association
  • Florida Society of Dental Anesthesiology
  • Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • West Coast Dental District Association
  • West Pasco Dental Association
  • Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic

Often the sinuses will enlarge following loss of the upper back teeth. This can preclude placement of dental implants in the upper back areas of the mouth, since the sinus is an air-filled space and dental implants need to be surrounded by solid bone. A sinus lift augmentation/graft is a surgical procedure that restores the sinus cavity to its original size, and replaces the bone that has been lost as a result of the enlarged sinus. This new bone graft typically takes nine to 12 months to heal before the dental implants can be placed into the grafted bone.

Occasionally, the ideal areas for dental implants do not have sufficient bone quantity to support the implants. In these cases, it is often necessary to “borrow” bone from another area of your mouth and graft it into the deficient area. Often, the area of choice is from the chin or in the back of the jaw where your wisdom teeth used to be.

When a tooth needs to be removed due to infection, it is not uncommon to have lost bone around the infected tooth. In these cases, various types of bone grafting can be done at the same time the tooth is removed to facilitate the placement of a dental implant at a later date.

We have special software on our computer that allows us to evaluate your dental CT scan in three dimensions for bone quality, bone quantity, and bone location, enabling the best possible placement of your dental implants. This also allows us to work closely and smoothly with your restorative dentist to ensure an ideal result where your dental implants are concerned.

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    Once your dental implant restoration is completed, it is important to keep the area clean and infection-free. Dental implants can accumulate plaque and tartar just as teeth can. Whether you have just one tooth replaced by an implant or several, a professional cleaning schedule will be necessary to keep your implants healthy. The time interval for these professional cleanings will be determined by your individual needs.


TERSA Oral and Facial Surgery’ Dr. Guerra will consult with you on the best procedure for your health, budget and time frame.

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