What are dental implants?
Implants are the most natural looking replacement for missing teeth. The implant itself is a post that is placed into your jawbone and acts just like a tooth root. This post provides an anchor for your general dentist to place crowns, bridges or other restorations. We are experts in the placement of dental implants. Dental implants begin with an evaluation by your general dentist who will decide if you are a good candidate for this procedure. For more detailed information, please see the section entitled “Dental Implants”.
Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth. The first thing you will notice once you inquire about dental implants is that they are expensive. At the same time, the quality of the procedure, including a skilled dentist and the laboratory that manufactures the final crown, justify the cost. A titanium screw replaces the natural root and within several months the screw integrates itself as the bone grows around the screw holding it firmly in place.
Dental implants are one of the most dramatic and rewarding cosmetic dentistry solutions available at our practice near Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach in Orange County. A dental implant is a titanium metal replacement for the root of a tooth that is surgically implanted in the jawbone. As the body heals for approximately two to six months after the surgery, the bone around the implant fuses to the implant. Once the healing phase is complete, the implants are used to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures. Dental implants are the most natural replacement for a missing tooth. Contact Dr. Mortensen today to find out more about your options.
