Dental Implants

Process

The planning process for dental implants may involve a variety of specialists, including a doctor who specializes in conditions of the mouth, jaw and face (oral and maxillofacial surgeon), a dentist specializing in treating structures that support the teeth, such as gums and bones (periodontist) and a dentist who designs and fits artificial teeth (prosthodontist), depending on the case.

Because dental implants require one or more surgical procedures, you must have a thorough evaluation to prepare for the process, including a:

• Comprehensive dental exam. You may have dental X-rays and 3D images taken, and have models made of your teeth and jaw.
• Review of your medical history. Tell your doctor about any medical conditions and any medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs and supplements. If you have certain heart conditions or orthopedic implants, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics before surgery to help prevent infection.
• Treatment plan. Tailored to your situation, this plan takes into account factors such as how many teeth you need replaced and the condition of your jawbone and remaining teeth.

Dental implant surgery is usually an outpatient surgery performed in stages, with healing time between procedures. The process of placing a dental implant involves multiple steps, including:

• Damaged tooth removal
• Jawbone preparation (grafting), when needed
• Dental implant placement
• Bone growth and healing
• Abutment placement
• Artificial tooth placement

The entire process can take many months from start to finish. Much of that time is devoted to healing and waiting for the growth of new bone in your jaw. Depending on your situation, the specific procedure done or the materials used, certain steps can sometimes be combined.

Benefits with Dental Concepts

• Dental Implants are the next best thing to natural teeth.  Dental implants replace missing teeth that look and feel just like natural teeth.
• Replace missing teeth with a long-term solution. Dental implants have a better long term track record than traditional, tooth-supported dental bridges which often only last five to10 years.
• Enjoy life without worrying about your teeth!  No more need to feel uncomfortable in public, embarrassed or worried that your teeth will fall out when you eat, talk or smile.
• We have extremely high success rates with Implants

The success rate of Dental Implants is almost 95% and we have a team of experts in the field to make sure you get your sparkling new teeth in no time.

• Maintain your smile as well as your face.  Dental implants can replace your teeth and give you your smile back. But did you know that they also maintain the contours of your face by maintaining the shape of your jaws?
• Protect the bones of your jaw and face.  Dental implants are the only dental restoration option that preserves and stimulates natural bone, preventing bone loss due to missing natural teeth.
• No more putting your teeth in a cup. Dental implants will let you to keep your teeth where they belong – in your mouth – not in a cup on your nightstand.
• Eat your favorite foods!  You can bite naturally, eat almost anything you want and, unlike uncomfortable removable dentures you can once again experience the full taste, texture and temperature of food with dental implants.
• Protect your healthy teeth.  Dental implants allow your adjacent teeth to stay healthy. They will also help prevent healthy teeth from shifting around which will keep your bite from changing.

Implants are the modern way to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are a marvel in tooth replacement technology, using a unique system that anchors a new, natural looking tooth in the open space from your missing tooth. Dental Implants are used as a replacement to natural teeth that have been lost or require removal to help restore the patient’s natural dentition. They are essentially a titanium insert of ‘artificial tooth root’ which sits into the jawbone providing a foundation for crowns, bridges and dentures to be placed much like a natural tooth.  Multiple implants can also be used to replace multiple teeth, making dental implants a very versatile tooth-replacement option. Whether you are missing one tooth, several teeth or all your teeth, dental implants are preferred by dentists and patients alike.

People lose teeth all the time, either through trauma (when teeth are knocked out) or due to decay, gum disease or old age. Whatever the reason for losing your teeth, they need to be replaced, both for aesthetic and functional reasons. The most common treatments for missing teeth are either a denture or a fixed bridge. However, dental implants are now seen as the gold standard to replace missing teeth, as they provide a longer-term solution, slow down bone loss and preserve nearby healthy tooth tissue 

Benefits Of Dental Implants

• When you lose your natural teeth, your jaw bone and surrounding tissues start to resorb and disappear over time. When implants are placed in the jaw, it stimulates the remaining bone to grow & mesh around the metal, along with tiny blood vessels…
• Implants help restore function so you can eat, chew, and bite as usual.
• Implants are a natural looking way to replace missing teeth.
• Implants can be considered as the “Second Permanent Tooth”
• Implants help restore function so you can eat, chew, and bite as usual.
• Implants are a natural looking way to replace missing teeth.