Dental Implants

Who Can Benefit From Dental Implants?

Dental implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, several missing teeth or to aid those who wear full dentures or partial dentures that are loose and irritating. Implants can help those who have difficulty biting and chewing food and therefore improve digestion. Implants can give a greater feeling of security with your teeth, more confidence in your smile and a better quality of life.

What exactly is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a precision-milled, sterile metal cylinder that is placed in the jaw. Think of it as an artificial tooth root. Once the implant is placed, the jawbone grows around the implant and it becomes part of the jaw. Once the implant is "integrated" to the bone, it is used to support the appropriate restoration of the teeth and the smile.

What is involved in getting dental implants?
Dental implants are a two-phase procedure. After a thorough examination, which includes the appropriate x-rays, the first phase is to place the implants. When the implants are "integrated" to the bone, the second phase occurs, when crowns or bridges or dentures are attached securely to the implants.

How Successful are Dental Implants?
The most recent studies show that dental implants are successful more than 90% of the time. Implant technology has become a very exact science and we are very confident of the long-term results.



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