Dental implants by Dr. J. Reed Butler

Dental Implants

Today, dental implant treatment is the preferred method of tooth replacement. Dental Implants replace missing tooth roots, helping to preserve the bone in the jaw and original shape of the face. They provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like your natural teeth.

The consequences of tooth loss

Teeth are lost for many reasons, such as cavities, gum disease, cracked roots and even accidents. When a tooth is lost, the bone that surrounds the tooth root deteriorates. Having missing teeth can compromise your eating habits, speech and appearance.

Missing teeth in the front of your mouth can result in a hard to hide defect in the bone that affects the look of your smile. Missing teeth in the back of your mouth can lead to problems with your bite. This affects the appearance of your face, your ability to eat properly and the health of the remaining teeth.

Implant treatment is recognized as a proven alternative to conventional dentistry. While traditional methods of tooth replacement, such as bridges, partials and dentures, are options for some patients, they do have their disadvantages. In terms of appearance and function, dental implants are considered by many dentists as the preferred method of tooth replacement.

Here at Dr. Gary B. Dempsey and Associates, we are pleased to have one of the most respected implant surgeons in the United States.

J. Reed Butler, D.D.S. MS, a native of Northeast Texas, currently lives on a small ranch between Bartlesville and Nowata in Northeastern Oklahoma. Dr. Butler attended Texas A&M University for his undergraduate work, Baylor College of Dentistry for Dental school, and the University of Oklahoma for his periodontal surgery residency. During his residency, Dr. Butler's research was involved with bone regeneration and the placement of dental implants. He has articles published in several national and international journals on the subjects. Today, he specializes in implant surgery and periodontics.

Having been raised on a ranch, his free time is spent working with his livestock. He raises show quality horses and cattle. He had the National Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer at the National Western Livestock Show in 1997. He also loves spending time with his beautiful wife and children.

Dr. Butler's surgical assistant, Shelly, has been working with him for over eight years. She competed as a professional barrel horse racer. She is still competing on a part time basis.