Implants

If you have missing teeth, wear dentures or are thinking about getting dentures, you should consider dental implants as a permanent tooth replacement solution. Implants have many advantages over dentures; most of all, they are permanent and the next best thing to having your natural teeth.

Dental Implant Procedure

The process of getting dental implants requires several steps and can take a few months, with healing time in between each part of the procedure. First, the actual implants are placed in your jaw by your dentist. These are small posts that are made of titanium and resemble screws. Titanium is an extremely durable metal, and in time, these posts will fuse to the bone in your jaw and become permanent. After a period of healing, the next step involves attaching the crowns to the implants.

All-On-4 Dental Implants

If you would like to replace a full row of teeth, we also offer all-on-4 dental implants, which has a similar procedure as singular implants; the only difference is that four implants are used to support a complete row of artificial teeth.

Dental Implant Maintenance

Caring for implants is as easy and brushing and flossing. You should always use plastic instruments, like picks, with implants, because metal can scratch the crowns. Regular dental checkups are important for people who wear implants. Even though the teeth are artificial, gum problems can still occur with implants, and regular checkups will ensure that the implants and the crowns are in good condition.

Candidates for Dental Implants

Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants. For an implant to be successful, a patient must have enough bone in their jaw for the posts to be inserted into. When you lose teeth, the bone in your jaw immediately begins to deteriorate. If you’ve been without teeth for a long time, it’s possible that you do not have enough bone left for implants. A thorough dental examination is necessary for our team to determine if you are a good candidate for implants. Your medical history will also be examined, because people with some health problems may be likely to have implant failure.