What are Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root which acts as an anchor for replacement teeth. Shaped like a screw, it is surgically placed into the jawbone in order to secure a replacement tooth or bridge in place. Implants are stable and permanent and are not reliant on neighboring teeth for support. They are an ideal tooth replacement procedure because they look and feel like natural teeth.

Implants are great for patients who are unable to wear dentures. Instead, the implant is placed directly into the jawbone to support permanently cemented bridges. Implants can be made from several different types of metallic and bone-like ceramic materials that are compatible with body tissue. When surgically anchored into the jawbone, the implant fuses with living bone in a process known as "osseointegration".

We utilize state of the art advanced technology and techniques to treatment plan the implants ahead of time. This technique is called Guided Surgery. Our system uses the required standard of care CT scan and a 3 dimensional software to virtually plan the implants with full awareness of what vital structures to avoid such as nerves and sinuses. You can think of it as virtual navigation system. The surgery is accomplished with very little cutting of the gums which in turn means less post operative discomfort to patients because the gums did not have to be flapped open. A small hole is placed in the gum where the implant will be placed and the whole procedure is guided with better and more accurate placement of the implant. 

Call us today for a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for dental implants.