Dental Implants

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures.  Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.

Dental implants are artificial roots (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a periodontist or an oral surgeon.  The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!

 Reasons for dental implants:

• Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth
• Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space
• Restore a patient’s confident smile
• Restore chewing, speech, and digestion
• Restore or enhance facial tissues
• Support a bridge or denture, making them more secure and comfortable

Patient's teeth prior to restoration with implants and crowns	Patient's teeth and the two implants restored with porcelain crowns

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