Dental Implants FAQs
What is a dental implant, and how does it work?
Dental implants have been used to replace teeth for over 30 years. Dental implants are a long-term way to replace lost or damaged teeth. Dental implants are titanium alloy screws placed into the jawbone to take the place of missing tooth’s roots. Within a few months, bone attaches to the implant, and a replacement tooth is attached. Implants can replace individual missing teeth or to support a removable denture.
Who is a candidate for dental implants?
If you have one or more missing teeth, or a denture that is loose or uncomfortable, and you generally have good oral health, you are likely a candidate for dental implants. A new patient consultation with Dr. McDonald will allow him to determine what type of treatment is best. He will answer your questions and review what you can expect during and after treatment.
How long will it take?
Implant therapy typically requires several steps over a period of three months to one year, depending on your case. A customized treatment plan is the first step.
How do I care for my dental implants?
Dental implants need to be cared for like regular teeth. Brushing and flossing, as well as regular dental visits, are recommended. If properly cared for, your dental implants can last a lifetime.
Reasons for implants:
Dental implants look, feel, and function like healthy, natural teeth.
When teeth are missing, the surrounding bone begins to shrink and the jawbone changes shape due to the bone loss; dental implants can prevent this deterioration so that your face will retain its natural shape.
Dental implants restore proper chewing, allowing for a better diet and improved overall health.
Dental implants can be used to support a denture. Loose, uncomfortable dentures and messy adhesives could be a thing of the past!
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a surgical grade titanium replacement of a tooth root that has been lost. Upon placement, the patient's bone and the threaded titanium surface heal and fuse together to form a very strong foundation to replace a missing tooth or teeth. Healing takes two to three months. Dental Implants have revolutionized what is possible for anyone who has suffered tooth loss.
How does an implant work?
There are three parts of a tooth replacement with a dental implant?
- The implant - It is the threaded titanium replacement of the missing tooth root.
- The abutment - The implant abutments are the foundation for the final crown. They are custom made through a digital process for your exact needs. The abutment is screwed in to the implant body.
- The crown - It is designed and built to restore the tooth space back to a normal form, function, and natural look.
An Informative Video About Dental Implants:
Dental Implants FAQs
What is a dental implant, and how does it work?
Dental implants have been used to replace teeth for over 30 years. Dental implants are a long-term way to replace lost or damaged teeth. Dental implants are titanium alloy screws placed into the jawbone to take the place of missing tooth’s roots. Within a few months, bone attaches to the implant, and a replacement tooth is attached. Implants can replace individual missing teeth or to support a removable denture.
Who is a candidate for dental implants?
If you have one or more missing teeth, or a denture that is loose or uncomfortable, and you generally have good oral health, you are likely a candidate for dental implants. A new patient consultation with Dr. McDonald will allow him to determine what type of treatment is best. He will answer your questions and review what you can expect during and after treatment.
How long will it take?
Implant therapy typically requires several steps over a period of three months to one year, depending on your case. A customized treatment plan is the first step.
How do I care for my dental implants?
Dental implants need to be cared for like regular teeth. Brushing and flossing, as well as regular dental visits, are recommended. If properly cared for, your dental implants can last a lifetime.
Reasons for implants:
Dental implants look, feel, and function like healthy, natural teeth.
When teeth are missing, the surrounding bone begins to shrink and the jawbone changes shape due to the bone loss; dental implants can prevent this deterioration so that your face will retain its natural shape.
Dental implants restore proper chewing, allowing for a better diet and improved overall health.
Dental implants can be used to support a denture. Loose, uncomfortable dentures and messy adhesives could be a thing of the past!
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a surgical grade titanium replacement of a tooth root that has been lost. Upon placement, the patient's bone and the threaded titanium surface heal and fuse together to form a very strong foundation to replace a missing tooth or teeth. Healing takes two to three months. Dental Implants have revolutionized what is possible for anyone who has suffered tooth loss.
How does an implant work?
There are three parts of a tooth replacement with a dental implant:
- The implant - It is the threaded titanium replacement of the missing tooth root.
- The abutment - The implant abutments are the foundation for the final crown. They are custom made through a digital process for your exact needs. The abutment is screwed in to the implant body.
- The crown - It is designed and built to restore the tooth space back to a normal form, function, and natural look.
An Informative Video About Dental Implants:
BioHorizons: Advancements in implant dentistry
Our first choice of dental implants are BioHorizons implants. They use science and innovation to create unique dental implant products with proven esthetic results. Their implants are
lightweight, strong, biocompatible and made from titanium, the most widely used material in implant dentistry. Biohorizons dental implants carry a lifetime warranty and are clinically proven by some of the most thorough and in-depth research in the industry.
One of the unique features of their implants is the laser lock system. That system is a series of laser inscribed micro channels on the surface of the implants, around the top of the implant, that invite connective tissue cells to attach. Those micro channels provide stability and preserve bone around the implant. They contribute to the long term success of the implant.
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