What are dental implants and how do they work?
The advent of osseointegrated implants represents a great breakthrough in dentistry. We are now able to replace a tooth without connecting to adjacent healthy teeth. “Use a one tooth solution to solve a one tooth problem.” Osseointegration refers to the process in which bone attaches to the surface of titanium metal. This ability of the body to accept this metal has allowed modern medicine to utilize titanium in artificial joints, heart valves and dental implants. Of course it is possible to have conventional dentures or bridges which will suffice in some cases. However there are cases in which one may not want to wear a removable denture or may not want to have a tooth shaved down for a bridge. Most people desire the added stability of a fixed prosthesis over a removable denture. There are also patients who cannot tolerate the palate of an upper denture due to a gag reflex or diminished taste sensation.
Dental implants are substitutes for natural tooth roots and rely on the jawbone for support. Strategically placed, implants can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost tends to be greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble real teeth and will result in a longer lasting, more reliable result. Call today to schedule your complimentary implant consultation.
Dental implants are substitutes for natural tooth roots and rely on the jawbone for support. Strategically placed, implants can now be used support. Strategically placed, implants can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost tends to be greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble real teeth.
Dental implants are substitutes for natural tooth roots and rely on the jawbone for support. Strategically placed, implants can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost tends to be greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble real teeth.
• Dental implants are substitutes for natural tooth roots and rely on the jawbone for support. Strategically placed, implants can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost tends to be greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble real teeth.
