Dental implants are titanium alloy implants that are anchored into the jawbone. Titanium alloy is the material that is used in joint replacement procedures, Knees and hips. It is strong, lightweight, and has been proven safe.

Reasons For Dental Implants

• 98% success rate - Highest out of any dental procedure!
• Avoids bone loss and gum recession associated with tooth loss.
• Restores proper chewing, leading to a better diet and improved teeth.
• Avoids grinding down healthy teeth for conventional bridgework.
• Improves speech
• Increases comfort
• Makes dentures secure
• Helps promote long-term facial integrity.

Are Dental Implants Reliable?

The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. Leading dental organizations consider dental implants the "standard of care" for the replacement of missing teeth. As a patient, it is imperative that your dentist use a clinically proven implant system.

Missing a Single Tooth?

If you are missing a single tooth, the placement of an implant may be the best choice for you. Conventional "crown and bridge" therapy requires health teeth on each side of the missing tooth to be ground down to serve a support for the bridge. Replacing the missing tooth with an implant leaves your remaining teeth untouched. A single tooth implant will restore the natural appearance to your smile and preserve vital bone structure where the missing tooth root once was.

Loose Dentures?

Dental implants can be used to stabilize or support a denture. Worry of slipping dentures and dealing with messy adhesives will be a thing of the past. Implants will also maintain the surrounding bone, which maintains your long-term facial appearance.

How long will it take?

Implant therapy typically requires several steps over a period of 3 to 9 months, depending on your treatment plan. After the implants have bonded to the bone, your dentist will attach a crown(s) and/or a denture to your implants. Home care for your implants will consist of brushing and flossing. Regular dental visits are recommended. Your dentist will monitor your progress and design a maintenance program specific to your needs. If properly cared for, your dental implants can last a lifetime.

What can I expect?

Dental implant surgery has proven successful for hundreds of thousands of people. In fact, dental implants have the highest success rate of any implanted prosthetic device. You will be placed on a soft diet for several days, and asked to refrain from physical activities. Most patients return to their normal daily activities in just a few days.

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