- Dental ExaminationWith an oral examination and mouth x-ray, our doctors can evaluate the position of your wisdom teeth and predict if there will be any present or future problems.
- CrownsAfter this second healing period, your final procedure will be a simple fitting of the crown onto the implant, which can be done in our partnering dental office or at your local dentist.
- DenturesMany denture wearers often experience slippage, painful rubbing against the gums, loss of appetite, and inability to eat certain foods. Switching to dental implants can eliminate these problems.
- Dental ImplantsThe FDIOS dental implant procedure provides you with teeth that look natural and feel great. We use only the top-of-the-line materials: Titanium and Zirconia, which help ensure the durability of your new teeth. Dental implant placement is one of the safest and most predictable procedures in dentistry. When placed by the experienced oral surgeons at FDIOS, your dental implants should last a lifetime.
- Oral SurgeryAt FDIOS, our highly-skilled doctors are the key to our success. Discover what makes them the right specialist to handle your oral surgery.
- Pre-prosthetic Surgery
- Maxillofacial SurgeryAfter high school, Dr. Richards attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He was accepted to Emory University School of Dentistry where he received his dental degree in 1976. While in dental school he developed a love of surgery so he pursued a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Jacksonville, FL. He served one year as a fellow in the Department of Anesthesia at Jacksonville Health Education Programs and completed a three-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the same hospital in 1980. Later that same year, he moved to Lakeland, FL and started his practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Richards is a member of the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and Polk County Dental Association where he served as President. He has served at Lakeland Regional Medical Center as Chief of the Division of Oral Surgery and Dentistry many times.
- Tooth ExtractionsThe average mouth has enough space to accommodate 28 teeth. When wisdom teeth grow in (usually by the age of 18), the number of teeth increases to 32. Most mouths simply don’t have enough room to contain them properly. If the wisdom teeth grow in or erupt with proper alignment and the gum tissue remains healthy, extraction isn’t necessary. Unfortunately, this usually isn’t the case and most people will need a wisdom tooth extraction. Wisdom teeth, also known as “third molars†are often removed to prevent the pain and dental problems that arise from these teeth not erupting correctly. Early removal is recommended to avoid more invasive procedures later on.
- Bone GraftingEven if you are suffering from severe bone loss, or have been told you are ineligible for implants, we can provide you with strong, beautiful Zirconia teeth. Our surgeons specialize in Zygomatic implant placement that can allow the procedure to be completed in one day with no bone grafting.