Dental Implants
What is an implant?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root
that a dental implant specialist places into
your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.
Dental implants are an ideal option for people
in good general oral health who have lost a
tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, tooth
decay, a sports injury, or some other reason.
 They are also an excellent alternative for
partial and full denture wearers seeking a more
secure or a permanent attachment of their
dentures. Our specialists have successfully
placed thousands of implants that have brought
smiles back to the faces of so many of our
patients!
Does the condition of your teeth affect your
confidence and how you feel about yourself
personally and/or professionally? Do you hide
your smile because of spaces from missing teeth
or are your dentures feeling loose or not
secured? Are you having any difficulty chewing
and swallowing certain foods?
If your
answer is yes to any of these questions, there
is no reason not to take action! We can place
implants in your mouth that will look, feel and
work just like your own natural teeth and with
diligent oral hygiene, your implants can last
you a lifetime! Your new dental implants will
feel so natural, look so good, and function so
well, you’ll forget that they aren’t natural
teeth.
The Advantages of Dental Implants
In just about every way, implants are
superior to full or partial dentures and bridges
and the clear choice for missing tooth
replacement.
Esthetic: Dental implants look
and feel like your own teeth. Since dental
implants integrate into the structure of your
bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum
recession that often accompany bridgework and
dentures. In addition, no one will ever know
that you have replacement teeth and you’ll feel
much better about you look every day.
Tooth Retention: Dental
implants don't sacrifice the quality of your
adjacent teeth like a bridge does because
neighboring teeth are not altered to support
implants. Thus, more of your own teeth are left
untouched, a significant long-term benefit to
your oral health!
Increased
Confidence: Dental implants will allow
you to once again speak and eat with comfort and
confidence! They are totally secure and will
provide the freedom you deserve from the
irksome, embarrassing clicks and wobbles of
dentures. You’ll be able to say goodbye once and
for all to the worries about misplaced dentures
and all those messy pastes and glues.
Reliability: Dental implants
are significantly stronger than bridges or
dentures and provide a sturdy, permanent
solution to single missing teeth. Implants are
considered an excellent option for all types of
tooth replacement and their long-term success
rates are both highly predictable and expected.
What Is implant treatment like?
The implant procedure will be a team effort
between you, and our dental staff. Your dentist
will create a treatment plan tailored to your
specific condition and the types of implants
available to best meet your needs. Our support
staff will look after your comfort both during
and after your procedures and we will monitor
your progress between appointments. You must
have and maintain good oral health before,
during and after your implant procedures in
order to insure the best possible results. You
must also have sufficient bone available for the
implants to take hold.
In the event that
you lack the bone density required for implants,
our surgeons are able to perform specific
procedures which can make the necessary bone
available.
These procedures include:Sinus Augmentation: The upper
back jaw has traditionally been one of the most
difficult areas to successfully place dental
implants due to insufficient bone quantity and
quality and the close proximity to the sinus.
Sinus augmentation can help correct this problem
by raising the sinus floor and developing bone
for the placement of dental implants.
Ridge Modification Deformities in the upper or
lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone in
which to place dental implants. To correct the
problem, the gum is lifted away from the ridge
to expose the bony defect. The defect is then
filled with bone or bone substitute to build up
the ridge. Ridge modification has been shown to
greatly improve appearance and increase your
chances for successful implants that can last
for years to come.
What Can I Expect After Treatment?
As you know, your own teeth require
conscientious at-home oral care and regular
dental visits. Dental implants are like your own
teeth and will require the same care. In order
to keep your implant clean and plaque- free,
brushing and flossing still apply!
After
treatment, our oral hygienist will work closely
with you to help you maintain the best oral
health care possible. Periodic follow-up visits
will be scheduled to monitor your implant, teeth
and gums to make sure they are healthy. At
Family Dental, your good oral health remains our
priority even after your treatments are
completed.
Call today for your free
consultation and start down the path toward a
new lifestyle you can really smile about thanks
to the wonders of implant technology available
at Family Dental Group!
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