Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The dental implant is the new “root” for a crown that your dentist ultimately builds upon the implant. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing. Actually, in osteoporotic women, dental implants have been found to prevent loss of bone in the jaws.

We place two types of implants: Regular Dental Implants and Mini Dental Implants . Mini-dental implants, as a modern alternative to regular dental implants, best serve patients who require stabilization of the lower jar prosthesis, pre-molar teeth (should a bone graft fail), small teeth and incisors, or a missing tooth that was located in a narrow area. A small number of mini dental implants are FDA-approved for the purpose of prosthesis stabilization. To Provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed here. Macromedia Flash Player required for viewing the presentation.

To have a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for dental implants, please, call us and we will schedule a consultation appointment.