Dental Implants

Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, Dentists recommend dental implants to offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments with your Dentist, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.

Dentists may recommend implants because they fuse to your bone to offer stability. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural and some people also find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes.

Candidates for dental implants need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. A thorough evaluation by your dentist will help determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants.

Implants

Problem

Missing teeth.

Solution

Dentists recommend Dental implants because they are the most realistic tooth replacements available. Implants begin with a surgically placed post that is securely anchored into the jawbone. The bone surrounding the anchor will heal in approximately six months. With a completely solid and stable anchor point, then your Dentist install an artificial tooth. The end result is a new artificial tooth that is virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth, both from an aesthetic and functional standpoint. In cases where several teeth are missing, dental implants can also act as the teeth to which bridges are fixed, again perfectly mimicking the function of healthy, natural teeth.

Alternatives

Your Dentist may recommend Dentures if the financial burden of dental implants it too great.