Dental implants - a viable, long term solution

You don’t have to go through life enduring discomfort, avoiding certain foods, risking bone loss and changes to your facial structure, and bracing for embarrassing situations. Dental implants have been used for over 40 years as a way to replace teeth completely and long-term.

Dental implants:

• Can replace one or more lost teeth
• Help to minimize bone loss
• Look, feel, and function like natural teeth
• Do not compromise adjacent teeth by grinding them down for a bridge or securing a partial denture
• Can increase stability, making chewing more natural
• Can eliminate the pain of ill-fitting dentures and partials
• Improve appearance
• Are often easier to clean than traditional tooth replacements
• Dental implants can be a way to improve your quality of life and self-confidence.

 

What is a dental implant?   
     
A dental implant is a small screw made of the metal titanium, a material that is well-tolerated by and readily integrated into the jaw bone.

A long-term solution to replace missing teeth

In order to replace the function of the tooth root, the dental implant is inserted in the jaw bone during a procedure that can be performed under local anesthetic. It attaches painlessly to the bone and forms a solid anchor for the long-term attachment of the crown (prosthetic tooth). 
A beautiful result

A final crown is eventually placed on the implant several weeks after the implant is inserted. In some cases, the crown can be placed immediately after the implant is placed in the jaw. Your dentist will determine the correct course for your unique case.

 

Treatment Sequence         

After diagnosis and treatment planning, implants are surgically inserted in the jaw using local anesthetic or, in some circumstances, under general anesthetic as an outpatient procedure.

Building up the bone

If the available bone volume and bone quality are insufficient, the bone can be replaced.

Healing

During the healing period, the jaw bone integrates with the implant to form a secure base for an artificial tooth. 

Final denture

During the healing period, an esthetic temporary tooth fills the gap until the final denture is inserted. As soon as healing is complete, the new teeth are screwed or cemented to the implant post.In some cases, it is also possible to insert the final crown or denture immediately after insertion of the implant or implants. Your dentist can advise you on this option.

Care

Good oral hygiene and regular check-ups with your dentists are essential for the long-term success of dental implants. 

 

 Please contact our dental office if you have any questions or would like to schedule an apointment for dental implants.