At ArkLaTex Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, you will be surrounded by a professional team in a modern office where providing premier service and care are the rule and not the exception. We stay at the cutting edge of oral surgery and it’s techniques and practices to ensure we are able to provide our patients with a quality of care that is not available anywhere else.
Dr. Lustig received his dental education at Baylor University, College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, and further completed his education and additional specialized training in oral/maxillofacial surgery from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, LA. He returned to Louisiana to Focus on oral and maxillofacial surgery with a focus on dental implantology and outpatient anesthesia. Dr. Lustig cares deeply about the community and is committed to providing top-tier dental care to it’s citizens.
Before joining ArkLaTex Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Banker served as an Assistant Professor at the Health Sciences Center. Dr. Banker is a graduate of Marquette University’s School of Dentistry, with further specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Neeley attended the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and finished with High Honors prior to completing medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Neely specialized and trained in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. After spending time on specializing in mission orthodontics he went on to completely switch specialties to complete a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Ducote received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Ducote is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and is a member of several professional organizations. Dr. Ducote has a special focus on implantology, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, and outpatient anesthesia.
If you have a cracked, broken or missing tooth, we can help fit you into a dental implant that will have you back to your normal, every day life as quickly as possible, bone growth and reliable function. Each implant is restored with a custom dental crown offering a seamless smile and natural-looking esthetics. No one will know the difference!
If you’re in need of a full mouth restoration, our All-on-4 ® full mouth dental implants offer the most comfortable and well-fitting fixed dental implant option available. Made with the highest quality material, nobody will be able to tell between your natural teeth and your implants
There is no need to give up on your dream smile! Zygomatic implants may be able to help you to get the implants you need to be able to achieve the highest quality smile even with less bone material to work with.
We want every patient to leave us having achieved or on their way to achieving the smile they’ve always wanted. Our team of highly experienced doctors will help get you there by crafting a solution that is designed around your desires. We enjoy a modern, professional environment that is focused on providing the most comforting dental experience possible.
A dental implant is made up of three parts—a titanium or ceramic post, an abutment, and a restoration. Built to function like natural tooth roots, dental implants provide bone support and a stable foundation for a single dental crown, a dental bridge, a denture, or a full arch prosthesis.
Many patients are candidates for dental implants already or can qualify after receiving preparatory treatments like bone grafting and tooth extractions. Candidacy is more accurately determined after a comprehensive consultation and evaluation with an implant oral surgeon.
The cost of dental implants is based on many factors, including how many teeth are missing and for how long, the types of materials used, and what additional procedures are needed. Our team can help you apply for dental financing and will file insurance claims on your behalf to help you afford treatment.
Dental implant treatment can range from a few months to over a year. In many cases, implants can be surgically placed soon after the consultation and treatment plan are complete. For patients needing bone grafting, this may be a separate procedure requiring several months of healing before dental implant surgery. After dental implants are placed, healing can take three or more months before optimal integration is achieved and a final restoration can be permanently attached. In many cases, patients can wear a temporary restoration during healing.
Dental implants are designed to last for decades and have the potential to last for the rest of your life! Surgical technology and clinical experience, along with your health habits, ultimately affect the longevity of your implants. Choosing an experienced implant team like ours at ArkLaTex Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery will provide you with a much more precise and accurate surgery, which will better guarantee the long-term success of your treatment.
940 Keyser Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71457
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