Dental implants can replace missing teeth and represent an alternative to dentures or bridgework. The advantages vary by patient and type of restoration, but may include improved chewing ability, better speech, more secure fit of the restoration, greater comfort and improved self-esteem.
The implant itself is made from
titanium or titanium alloy and is surgically implanted in the jawbone to serve as the root of your missing tooth. The implant is
traditionally allowed to heal in the jawbone for a period of months, which allows it to become firmly fixed. The implant is then
uncovered and a restoration by the dentist is fit on top of the implant. A metallic post, known as an abutment, screws into the
implant and helps attach the restoration to the implant.
The process is typcally performed in our office under local anesthesia or IV sedation. The procedure involved in placing the implants is generally
no more painful than having a tooth extracted.
In this section of the site, you can read more about different implant types, including:
- Single Tooth
- Fixed Bridges
- Full Dentures
- Implant Hygiene
