What are dental implants?

What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?

• Dental implants help to preserve the integrity of the jawbone. The purpose of your jawbone is to support your teeth and facial contours. Your teeth and, specifically, the roots, give the jawbone its functional purpose. When you lose a tooth or multiple teeth, the bone begins to melt away, or resorb. By replacing the root once again, the jawbone will function as it did before.

• Dental implants are now considered the standard of care to replace a single missing tooth.
• Dental implants are a more conservative treatment option than a bridge since the adjacent teeth to the missing tooth are not irreversibly modified in preparation for a 3-unit bridge. A bridge requires filing down the two healthy teeth on each side of the missing tooth so that they may act as anchors (posts) for a bridge.
• Dental implants typically last longer than any other replacement option. Studies show that the typical tooth-supported bridge lasts from 7-10 years and that over time the modified teeth (anchors) of the bridge may be lost.
• Dental implants do not decay or require root canals.
• Dental implants can improve a person’s comfort, appearance, speech, and the ability to taste food.
• A person’s overall quality of life can be enhanced with implants and replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

We practice the team approach to implant treatment for our patients

• Your dentist has referred you to our practice because our doctors are highly qualified and experienced surgical specialists.
• Our doctors work directly with your dentist to formulate a treatment plan that is specific to your dental health needs.
• The quality of your care is the most important aspect of your experience with our practice. We strive provide the best service and maintain your confidence by achieving successful outcomes.
• Our doctors have several decades of combined experience and knowledge. They have perfected the implant placement and bone grafting techniques necessary to ensure your treatment is successful. With their extensive training in surgical residency programs and expanded education required of all oral surgeons, they are fully equipped to manage and treat any complications that may arise.
• Our doctors will answer any questions that you may have during the consultation appointment. We have found the following internet links to be very helpful as well. They will help guide you towards making the decision that is right for you. These sites also address the issues and concerns about implant “Super Centers” and non-surgical specialists placing their own implants.

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