Surgical Restoration
Implants and Crowns
Dental implants and crowns are two of the most effective treatments for restoring the function and aesthetics of your smile. Dental implants provide a permanent solution for missing teeth by anchoring a titanium post into the jawbone, which acts as a replacement root. This not only offers a stable foundation for the artificial tooth but also stimulates bone growth, preventing bone loss and maintaining facial structure. Implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. They are incredibly durable and can last a lifetime with proper care, making them a long-term investment in your oral health. Dental crowns, on the other hand, are versatile restorations used to cover and protect damaged or weakened teeth. Crowns can restore the shape, size, and strength of a tooth, improving its appearance and functionality. They are custom-made to match the color and contour of your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless and natural look. Crowns can also be placed on top of dental implants to provide a complete tooth replacement solution. Both implants and crowns offer significant benefits, including improved oral health, enhanced comfort, and boosted self-confidence. By choosing these treatments, you can enjoy a beautiful, functional smile that enhances your quality of life.
Dental Implants
Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screwlike posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function much like real ones. Dental implant surgery can offer a welcome alternative to dentures or bridgework that doesn't fit well and can offer an option when a lack of natural teeth roots don't allow building denture or bridgework tooth replacements.
How dental implant surgery is performed depends on the type of implant and the condition of your jawbone. Dental implant surgery may involve several procedures. The major benefit of implants is solid support for your new teeth — a process that requires the bone to heal tightly around the implant. Because this bone healing requires time, the process can take many months. Dental implants are surgically placed in your jawbone, where they serve as the roots of missing teeth. Because the titanium in the implants fuses with your jawbone, the implants won't slip, make noise or cause bone damage the way fixed bridgework or dentures might. And the materials can't decay like your own teeth that support regular bridgework can
Dental implants may be right for you if you:​
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Have one or more missing teeth
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Have a jawbone that's reached full growth
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Have adequate bone to secure the implants or are able to have a bone graft
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Have healthy oral tissues
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Don't have health conditions that will affect bone healing
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Are unable or unwilling to wear dentures
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Want to improve your speech
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Are willing to commit several months to the process
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Don't smoke tobacco
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