| |
|
|
| |
What are dental implants? |
|
|
|
|
|
Dental implants allow the dentist to affix a crown (false tooth) to a
post that has been surgically implanted in the bone below the
gum line. Not long ago the only viable option for replacing a lost
tooth was to build a "bridge" of several teeth anchored by healthy
teeth on either end. Unfortunately, this required destroying the
tooth structure of these healthy teeth to attach the bridge. |
|
|
|
|
|
Dental implants have improved and evolved rapidly over the past
five years or so. Initially they were considered experimental
treatment in dentistry, but now they are considered the standard
of care and preferred treatment for missing teeth. |
|
|
|
|
| |
You will be referred to an Oral Surgeon or Periodontist for
placement of the implant post(s). After a healing period your
Cosmetic Dentist will take mouth impressions and prepare an
Implant Crown for placement on the post. |
|
|
|
|
| |
There are two phases of Implant Treatment.
-Surgical Phase
-Prosthetic Phase |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Are you a candidate for Implants?
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Candidates for Dental Implants must 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. |
|
|
|
|
| |
Age is not a deterrent to successful Implant Treatment. Overall
health is a more important determining factor. It is quite
possible that a healthy older patient may be a better candidate
than a young person with complicating medical issues. |
|
|
|
|
| |
What are the advantages of Dental Implants? |
|
|
|
|
| |
Esthetic Adjacent Teeth - With a conventional bridge, adjacent teeth must take the chewing load for teeth covering a gap. In addition, tooth material from the adjacent teeth must be removed in order to anchor the bridge. With Dental Implants there is no impact on the adjacent teeth. |
|
|
|
|
| |
Adjacent Teeth - With a conventional bridge, adjacent teeth must
take the chewing load for teeth covering a gap. In addition, tooth
material from the adjacent teeth must be removed in order to
anchor the bridge. With Dental Implants there is no impact on
the adjacent teeth. |
|
|
|
|
| |
Bone Resorption - Dental implants help preserve the function
and quality of alveolar bone in the jaw. Bone subjected to
normal chewing loads tends to remain healthy and functional.
With conventional bridges there is no bone load beneath the
replaced teeth so bone atrophy often results. |
|
|
|
|
| |
What can Dental Implants Accomplish? |
|
| |
1. Replace lost teeth with no impact on adjoining teeth.
2. Provide secure support for a full or partial denture.
3. Provide support for a bridge. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
