What are Implants?
Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that is surgically placed in the jaw. An abutment is attached on the implant with a screw and then a crown is cemented on top of the abutment. Our office has a well established relationship with specialists that place the implant and our office will fabricate the abutment and the crown.

What are Dental Implants Used For?
There are two basic uses for Dental Implants:
1. As an artificial root for a single tooth replacement.
2. As anchors for a fixed or removable prosthesis (bridges, partial and complete dentures) to replace multiple teeth

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
With the exception of your natural teeth, nothing looks more natural than an implant. One important benefit of implants is that they slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue from the area of the missing tooth, thus preventing premature aging.

1. Of Americans between the ages of 18 and 64, approximately 49% are missing at least one tooth.
2. Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement system ever devised.
3. More than nine out of ten implants last longer than 15 years.
4. Dental implants never develop decay.
5. Dental implants never require root canals.
6. Dental implants preserve the jawbone, which can prevent premature aging.
7. No one can be disqualified for implant treatment solely because of their age -- some patients receive implant treatment when they are in their nineties!

Step One
Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that is surgically placed in the jaw. An abutment is attached on the implant with a screw and then a crown is cemented on top of the abutment. Our office has a well established relationship with specialists that place the implant and our office will fabricate the abutment and the crown.

Step Two
The dental implant "anchor" is put into place.

Step Three
A temporary cap is placed on the implant and the gum tissue is repositioned around the implant. The implant is left alone for several months so the bone can attach to the implant and create a secure anchor.

Step One
After the implant has had a chance to attach to the bone tissue, the temporary cap is removed from the anchor and a post is attached to the anchor.

Restorative Phase:

Step Two
The implant is now ready for a prosthesis. An impression is taken of the implant and the appropriate prosthesis (crown, bridge or overdenture) is made

Step Three
The prosthesis is then attached to the implant(s).

Considering a Dental Implant?
If you are considering a dental implant, contact us for an evaluation appointment. We will perform an evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for a dental implant. If you are a good candidate for an implant, we will provide you with further information to help you decide.

If you are considering a dental implant, contact us for an evaluation appointment. We will perform an evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for a dental implant. If you are a good candidate for an implant, we will provide you with further information to help you decide.