Hours:
Monday – Friday
Saturday and Evening Appointments Available.
Address:
1950 Lower Muscatine Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(across from Sycamore Mall)
Phone:
(319) 337-6226
Oral Surgery
Surgery of the oral cavity can involve a biopsy, repair of torn or injured tissue, extractions of erupted or impacted teeth, or placement of dental implants.
Before a surgery begins, the dentist will review your health history. It is important to tell your dentist if you have any illness and/or if you are taking any medication, prescriptions or over the counter medications.
The dentist will explain what to expect during the procedure and will review any post-operative instructions. Local anesthesia is administered and nitrous oxide is available for sedation on request. Following the procedure, prescriptions for medication will be given if necessary, to relieve local discomfort and prevent infection.
Dental Implants
River City Dental Care® can provide placement and restoration of dental implants. Dr. Stiles has extensive training in this area, having acquired close to 300 hours of continuing education in the field of oral implantology, and has placed and restored over 500 dental implants.
An implant can be used to replace a tooth. First, a metal post is implanted, or surgically placed in the bone in the place where the natural tooth had been. Then, bone grows around the post, as healing takes place. Finally, a replacement tooth or crown is attached to the metal post, resulting in a natural-looking restoration. Implants may also be used to secure bridges, removable partial dentures, and complete dentures.
