Implant Therapy
A dental implant restoration consists of a bio-compatible titanium screw, a connector called an abutment and a crown, bridge or denture.
How does it work?
The implant is surgically placed into jawbone where it replaces the natural tooth root. In a few months, the implant securely attaches to the bone (called osseointegration), allowing it to withstand biting and chewing forces just like a healthy, natural tooth.
Are Dental Implants Right For Me?
Patients who successfully pass a screening and evaluation can be considered as candidates for implant placement. The primary limiting factor inherent in implant therapy is the amount of bone available to receive and support the implant. If a patient does not have enough bone to support an implant and restoration, bone grafting procedures may be needed to augment the foundation for placement of an implant. Smoking and some medical conditions may preclude the use of implant therapy.
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A dental implant restoration consists of a bio-compatible titanium screw, a connector called an abutment and a crown, bridge or denture.
How does it work?
The implant is surgically placed into jawbone where it replaces the natural tooth root. In a few months, the implant securely attaches to the bone (called osseointegration), allowing it to withstand biting and chewing forces just like a healthy, natural tooth.
Are Dental Implants Right For Me?
Patients who successfully pass a screening and evaluation can be considered as candidates for implant placement. The primary limiting factor inherent in implant therapy is the amount of bone available to receive and support the implant. If a patient does not have enough bone to support an implant and restoration, bone grafting procedures may be needed to augment the foundation for placement of an implant. Smoking and some medical conditions may preclude the use of implant therapy.
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