Implant Dentistry

Dental implants make it possible to create healthy, attractive smiles in a new innovative way. Replacing one or more missing teeth, implants are an alternative to conventional bridges or dentures. Dental implants act and look like natural teeth. And, because they maintain bone mass, implants can help prevent additional loss of a tooth as well as the facial appearance from missing teeth.

Every implant is made of a biocompatible titanium screw and post topped by a crown, denture or bridge. The implant is placed surgically into the jawbone where it replaces the original tooth root. Within a few months, the implant attaches to the, allowing it to withstand biting and chewing forces just like your healthy, natural teeth.

Some may ask dental implants are they right for me?

Common indications for a need for dental implant therapy are one or more missing teeth, a need for a non-removable "bridge" to replace more than one tooth, and full or partial removable denture support.

The primary factor which limits dental implants is the amount of bone available to receive and support the implant. If determined that a patient does not have enough bone, bone-grafting procedures may be considered. Heavy smoking and some medical conditions sometimes preclude the dentist’s use of implant therapy.

So what are the steps for having implant dentistry performed?

The first appointment in order to determine the appropriate spot for the implant, your dentist will x-ray your mouth. If your case indicates the need for it, the dentist may want to prescribe CT scans as well. Then impressions are taken of your mouth and then used by the dental laboratory to create a restoration that is customized to your existing teeth and jaw.

At the second appointment, the dentist makes a small incision to expose the bone at the implant’s site. Then the dentist prepares the site that will receive the implant. Once secured, the gum tissue is sutured back over the implant.

The new implant is left undisturbed for a period of three to six months to allow it to integrate with the bone. When the implant is in a visible area of the mouth, the patient may choose to wear a temporary false tooth during the healing period. Dentures may be relined with comfortable liners to allow patients to wear them as normal during the healing process.

The third appointment the dental implant has been completely integrated with the jaw’s bone, a post is attached to the dental implant. The dentist then creates the permanent tooth.

Dental implants are a great way to help create healthy attractive smiles in a new innovative way as an alternative to conventional dental bridges or dentures. Dental implant is creating an artificial tooth root replacement and is used in dentistry for the specialty of implant and reconstruction dentistry. Each implant is created special of a biocompatible titanium crew and post topped with a crown, denture, or bridge. The implant is placed in the jawbone where it can replace the original tooth root. Within a number of months, the dental implant attaches healthy to the gums, which will allow it to withstand biting and chewing just as if it were your healthy natural tooth. They look and act as natural teeth would, they maintain bone mass, implants will also decrease the chance of additional tooth loss which will enhance your jaw structure and facial structure appearance.