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How do dental implants work?
Using
titanium tooth roots, dental implants fuse with the
jawbone to form a
secure foundation for tooth replacement.
The new teeth attach to this
foundation, providing the comfort, versatility, and
functionality of natural teeth.
What can be restored?
Full
Upper or Lower Replacement:
The problems associated with living
with a full denture extend beyond tooth loss alone.
They include discomfort,
inability to chew foods, and negative self-image.
The challenge is to provide
stable functionality without using denture adhesives.
Anterior
or Posterior Replacement: Missing
front or back teeth both have
unique demands. The
challenge is to replace your missing teeth, achieve
optimum appearance and functionality, and avoid harming
your remaining teeth and gum tissue.
Single
Tooth Replacement: Single
tooth replacement shares the challenges of
anterior and posterior replacement.
The proper maintenance of the surrounding healthy
teeth is also of the utmost importance.
What steps are involved in this treatment?
 1.
The titanium implants are placed under the gum.
These implants remain covered underneath the gum for
approximately
3-6 months.
During this time, the implants fuse to the bone.
 2.
The final post is then attached to the implant.
This
completes the foundation on which your new teeth will be
placed.
In some
instances, the posts may be placed at the time of
surgery.
 3.
The final step is the placement of your new teeth.
Utilizing techniques that ensure optimal size, shape,
color, and fit, your
replacement teeth should blend with your existing teeth
and your facial characteristics.
They provide the support and structure needed to
achieve
a beautifully natural appearance.
Implant
Retained Dentures
 Implant
retained dentures are an excellent option for
patients who are missing all of their upper or lower
teeth.
These dentures are
used in conjunction with implants, and can either be
permanently or temporarily attached to the implant
posts.
In the latter case, a bar or other attachment is
affixed to the posts, completing the foundation on which
your removable
denture will be placed.
This option combines the look, feel, and function
of permanent implants with added comfort and
versatility.
What
are the advantages of dental implants?
Appearance
Besides
functionality, the ideal results look just like natural
teeth.
The
solutions made possible by current advances in implant
dentistry offer the
best appearance possible.
Confidence
The
ideal replacements for missing teeth must also feel like
natural teeth and be easy to clean and maintain.
It is important for you to be assured that your
teeth will remain stable and supportive while eating,
allow you to speak properly and easily, and eliminate
the bulkiness and discomfort associated with traditional
dentures.
Security
The
long-term safety of replacing your lost teeth with
dental implants is well established.
Patients who choose to wear traditional dentures
often suffer from bone loss and disintegration of facial
structure, which can also result in the loss of
otherwise healthy teeth.
Dental implants solve all of the problems
associated with tooth loss, maintaining bone and facial
structure while providing beautiful, comfortable,
durable, natural looking teeth.
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