Dental Implants

Dental implants are an option to replace missing teeth. In this procedure, a small titanium screw is surgically placed into the bone and allowed to integrate for 3 months before the final restoration is completed. The implant helps to preserve the existing bone in the jaw and allows us to restore the form, function, and aesthetics of the dentition.

The bone grows around it forming a tight connection, which additionally slows or stops the bone loss that occurs when the root of a natural tooth is missing. Once the implant is firmly set in the mouth, the dentist then works to attach the replacement tooth onto the top of the screw. This permanent solution has the advantages over bridge work that it does not stress the surrounding teeth for support, and, should the tooth wear out, another can simply be replaced on the titanium screw.

Implants can also be used as support as part of an implant bridge. This is an alternative to partial dentures and has several advantages.

First, there is no adjustment period to acclimate the patient who once the work is done only feels teeth not metal supports intruding into the mouth.

Second, this slows the bone loss occasioned by missing teeth. Third, there is no discomfort or difficulty in eating. And best of all of course, they don’t have to be taken out at night!

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