Implants
The use of implants provides patients with a superior technique to replace missing teeth resulting in improved comfort, speech, chewing, and a better sense of self-esteem.
Superior tooth replacement
A healthy mouth requires a full complement of teeth to function properly. A missing tooth, whether it is a front one affecting your smile, or a back one affecting your chewing, can create a variety of problems:
Dental implants have been shown to integrate with the surrounding living bone to form a solid foundation for the porcelain tooth that is placed on top.
The basic steps are as follow:
Step 1
A titanium screw is placed in the jawbone and left for a period of 3-6 months until it fuses to the bone, forming a firm base.
Step 2
The screw is then uncovered and a post is attached to the now firmly establish implant.
Step 3
Finally, a natural looking porcelain tooth that blends in with the natural facial characteristics is secured to the post.
The benefits of implants are many and they feel, look, and function like natural teeth. Implanted teeth are fixed and therefore eliminate the need for removable partials or fixed bridges.
Dental implants can replace a single tooth or several teeth. They can also be used to stabilize complete upper or lower dentures. The use of implants provides patients with a superior technique to replace missing teeth resulting in improved comfort, speech, chewing, and a better sense of self-esteem.
