WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental Implants: A Natural and Lasting Solution
Dental implants are titanium devices designed to support restorations that closely resemble natural teeth.
Surgically placed into the jawbone, they integrate with the bone through a process called osseointegration.
Unlike traditional prosthodontic solutions, implants provide a natural look and feel, though they may feel slightly different when chewing due to the absence of a periodontal ligament.
Implants can support crowns, bridges, and dentures without relying on adjacent teeth, making them a more efficient alternative to traditional bridges. Since they do not impact surrounding teeth, there is no additional stress or damage.
How Long Does the Process Take?
The dental implant procedure typically unfolds over several steps, with the entire process averaging between 3 to 6 months.
Key Benefits of Dental Implants
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Tooth Replacement & Bone Preservation – Missing teeth can lead to bone loss, altering facial structure over time. Implants help maintain jawbone integrity, preserving the natural shape of your face.
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Aesthetic & Functional Superiority – More natural in appearance than other prosthodontic options, implants eliminate the need to grind down healthy teeth for bridgework.
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Improved Chewing & Comfort – Securely anchored, implants do not slip or cause gum irritation, addressing common issues associated with dentures.
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Reliability & Confidence – Offering superior stability, implants enhance comfort and eliminate concerns about movement or discomfort, providing long-term confidence and ease.
Dental implants are a durable, natural-looking, and functional solution for tooth replacement, ensuring a healthier smile and improved quality of life.
Questions? Any more questions about dental implants? View our FAQ here.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Before
Our patient presented with internal resorption on the two upper front teeth. For adults, root resorption is an uncommon and troublesome dental condition in which the body’s own cells eat away and dissolve tooth structure. Internal resorption is defined as the loss of tooth structure from within the root of a tooth – part or all of a tooth’s structure is broken down and the body begins to remove mineralized tissue. This can lead to loss of the tooth.
The Process
The two teeth were removed and immediate osseo-integrated implants were placed. This was followed by the placement of immediate temporary crowns.The patient came into the dental surgery with her two front teeth and left with two front teeth two hours later.
