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 and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist – a ultra hhc specialist of the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!

Dental implants provide strength, stability, and durability, lasting many years. However, you may need to re-tighten or replace them occasionally due to normal wear.

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.

What does getting dental implants involve?

The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.

We take X-rays and impressions of your jaw and teeth to assess bone, gum tissue, and available spacing for an implant. While numbing the area, we surgically place the implant into the bone, allowing it to heal and integrate with the bone for up to six months. Depending on the implant type, we may perform a second surgery to place the “post” that holds the artificial tooth. For other implants, we attach and place the post and anchor at the same time.

After several weeks of healing, we create and fit the artificial teeth to the post portion of the anchor. Since multiple fittings may be needed, this step can take one to two months to complete. Once the healing process is finished, we securely attach the artificial teeth to the implant, ensuring excellent stability and comfort for you.

We will provide you with care instructions once we complete your treatment. Good oral hygiene, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new implant.