Implants

Tooth loss is something no one looks forward to, but with the advancement of technology, the replacement process is easier than ever before.  If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants are, in many cases, the ideal choice.  Dental implants are fixtures of titanium that are surgically placed into your bone.  Once the implant is placed, it will need to heal or “integrate”.  This healing period will vary depending on the individual.

 The success rate of dental implants may vary depending upon placement site, oral and systemic health, the use of tobacco products/smoking, and bone density.  If there is an inadequate amount of bone it may be necessary to place a bone graft material.  The options for restoring dental implants range from conventional crown and bridge to implant retained full or partial dentures.

 As our life span increases, so does the potential for tooth loss.  Implants are, in most cases, the ideal choice for single and multiple tooth replacement.   Dental implants are not only a great alternative to full or partial dentures but they may also be used to aid in the stabilization of full or partial dentures for patients with little or no lower ridge.