Why You Should Consider Dental Implants

Out of all of the restorative choices available today, an implant comes the closest to replicating the look, feel, and function of a natural tooth. Furthermore, it is the only method of tooth replacement that does not require the involvement or preparation of the adjacent teeth. A dental implant also stimulates bone remodeling to prevent shrinkage in areas where teeth are missing and helps to restore facial contours in areas where significant bone loss has occurred.

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Dental Implants Explained

Dental implants are small, biocompatible fixtures that are surgically placed in the jawbone to mimic the function and stability of a natural tooth root. Once integrated with the bone, implants provide a foundation for restorations, including crowns, bridges, or dentures.

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All-on-4™

This remarkable technique requires only four implants in the upper or lower jaw to support the replacement teeth for a dental arch. All-on-4™ typically involves only one surgery to place all of the implants, avoids the need for additional bone grafting procedures, and provides the instant gratification of a complete set of temporary teeth immediately on the same day as the initial procedure.As a permanent fixed replacement for all teeth, the ALL-on-4™ dental implant technique achieves unprecedented results with a minimal number of dental implants and surgical procedures, thereby making it an appealing, cost-effective solution for permanently replacing a full set of teeth. Once post-surgical healing is complete and the All-on-4™ dental implants fully integrate with your jawbone, your customized final bridge permanently replaces the temporary bridge. These new permanent replacement teeth are completely secure and stable and function in a similar fashion as natural teeth!

Crowns & Caps

If dental decay, cracked fillings, root canals, clenching, or grinding of the teeth have caused extensive damage to the underlying tooth structure, a dental filling may not be a sufficient restoration. The only way to completely restore the cosmetic appearance and function of this tooth is often full coverage with a dental crown. The good news is that a completed dental crown looks and feels like a natural tooth.

In addition to restoring a single natural tooth, crowns can be used in other situations, including being the supporting ends of dental bridges, covering dental implants, or as coverage for a cracked tooth to prevent further breakdown. A crown may also be indicated when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. Our crowns are made of either porcelain baked onto a metal substrate, all-porcelain, or one of the many new ceramic materials that have been developed.

Bridges

When teeth are missing, a series of changes may be initiated that can impact your overall dental health and jaw function. The adjacent teeth may start to drift or tilt into the space, and teeth in the opposing jaw may start to shift toward the area of the missing tooth. It is, therefore, important to replace the single tooth or multiple teeth that have been lost. One of the best options to prevent the consequences of shifting teeth and restore full function to a small, edentulous section of the mouth is a dental bridge.

A dental bridge replaces the missing teeth with artificial teeth called “pontics” and is supported on the ends by prepared natural teeth. Once fabricated and fitted, a dental bridge will be permanently “fixed” or cemented. Like crowns, bridges can be made of either porcelain baked onto a metal substrate or many new ceramic materials developed.

Dentures

Whether from disease, malnutrition, genetic disorders, or an accident, sometimes it is necessary for an individual to have some or all of their teeth extracted. While this can be devastating, partial or full dentures can be created to restore an attractive smile, provide much-needed support for normal facial contours, and reestablish a highly functional occlusion.

A denture consists of natural-looking artificial teeth set on a supportive base. It may be fabricated to replace either a small group of teeth, an entire upper arch, or an entire lower arch or used to restore both dental arches.

A complete denture refers to the replacement of all of the teeth in a dental arch. It can be inserted some weeks after the extraction sites and all of the surgical procedures have had a chance to heal or as an “immediate” denture placed the same day the last remaining teeth are extracted. In situations where some sturdy teeth remain, partial dentures can be fabricated. Partial dentures can achieve adequate retention and stability by having clasps on the teeth surrounding the edentulous areas.