Service: Dental Implants
A fixed dental implant is surgically placed into the bone where the original tooth's root structure once lived and a crown is secured to the implant.
Benefits:
A bridge is no longer necessary because a secure tooth structure is recreated to look and feel like a natural tooth.
Oral hygiene is easier to maintain with dental implants than with a bridge.
This is an ideal solution when adjacent teeth are healthy.
Time Frame:
Multiple visits over a six-month to two-year period.
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Dental Implants FAQs
What is a dental implant?
This is a surgical procedure designed to replace a missing tooth. A dental implant is a titanium cylinder that is placed in the bone and replaces what was once the root of the tooth. A crown is attached to the implant to simulate an individual tooth.
How is a dental implant different from a dental bridge?
A dental implant literally replaces a missing tooth. A dental implant simulates the root of a tooth to which the cosmetic dentist attaches a cosmetic tooth. A dental bridge, on the other hand, is non-surgical and uses the adjacent teeth to support a new cosmetic tooth. A dental implant is not invasive to surrounding teeth (especially desirable if they are healthy and in good condition). By simulating the root, it engages the bone and keeps it healthy. Because a dental implant is an individual tooth it is also easier to floss. A dental bridge can be a good choice if the adjacent teeth are in need of restoration. However, there are other subtle factors such as age, timing and bone health that you should discuss with Dr. Kemmet when deciding which options may be best for you.
How long does the Dental Implant process take?
Once a person is deemed a good candidate for dental implants, then there is one visit to surgically place the implant. Some applications are ready for immediate restoration, others may be required to wait anywhere from 3 to 6 months for bone growth to solidify around the implant to anchor it. At this point the implant can be restored to completion
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