Business Details
13 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Albuquerque
At Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Albuquerque, NM, we deliver exceptional patient care for oral and facial conditions. Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Drew Steel, brings extensive experience in dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, full-arch restoration, and advanced treatments. Our state-of-the-art facility ensures safe, precise procedures tailored to individual needs. We prioritize personalized care, combining advanced technology with compassionate service to restore smiles and improve oral health. Dr. Steel's expertise in dentoalveolar surgery, facial trauma treatment, and bone grafting reflects our commitment to excellence. We maintain affiliations with professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.Our team provides clear communication, detailed pre- and post-operative instructions, and emergency care when needed. We serve Albuquerque and surrounding areas, offering convenient access to high-quality oral surgery. With a focus on patient comfort, we provide multiple anesthesia options to ensure stress-free experiences. Our practice values community involvement and ethical care, reflected in Dr. Steel's volunteer work and church participation. We strive to make oral surgery accessible, efficient, and patient-centered.
Services
Dental Implants
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Full Arch Restoration
Bone Grafting
Facial Trauma Treatment
Oral Pathology
Tooth Extractions
Sinus Lift
Impacted Canines
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Board-certified oral surgeon with extensive implant and trauma experience
- State-of-the-art facility with advanced 3D imaging technology
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Multiple anesthesia options for patient comfort and anxiety reduction
- Comprehensive emergency dental care services available
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
What people say
Amazing staff
Excellent directions
Recommend to family
Personalized care
Successful outcomes
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants replace missing teeth with titanium posts that fuse with jawbone tissue. This solution restores bite strength, prevents bone loss, and maintains adjacent teeth alignment. Our surgeon places implants using guided technology for precise positioning and long-term stability.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
We evaluate and remove problematic wisdom teeth to prevent crowding, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth. Using modern techniques, we minimize discomfort and recovery time while ensuring complete removal of problematic tooth structures.
Full Arch Restoration
Full arch restoration replaces entire tooth rows using four strategically placed implants. This method provides immediate function, preserves bone structure, and offers a permanent solution for extensive tooth loss without requiring multiple procedures.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting rebuilds jaw structure to support dental implants. We use specialized materials to stimulate natural bone growth, restoring facial contours and creating stable foundations for tooth replacement procedures.
Facial Trauma Treatment
Our surgeon treats facial fractures and trauma injuries with precise realignment techniques. We restore proper function and aesthetics for jaw fractures, soft tissue injuries, and other trauma-related conditions using specialized surgical approaches.
People
Dr. Drew Steel
Oral Surgeon
Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 13 years of experience. Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Specializes in dental implants, facial trauma, and bone grafting procedures.
Questions
What oral surgery procedures do you offer?
We provide dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, facial trauma repair, full arch restoration, and other oral surgery services in Albuquerque, NM.
Is oral surgery painful?
No. We use local anesthesia, IV sedation, and general anesthesia options to ensure comfortable experiences during all oral surgery procedures.
How long does dental implant treatment take?
Treatment timelines vary but typically require 3-6 months including healing periods. Bone grafting may extend this timeline before implant placement can occur.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes. We provide emergency oral surgery care for trauma, infections, and other urgent dental conditions during office hours.
What makes your practice different?
Our board-certified surgeon combines advanced technology with personalized care, offering comprehensive solutions from routine extractions to complex implant cases.
