Natural Teeth™

WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Patients no longer have to deal with low-quality temporary solutions like dentures, bridges, or partials. Dental implants are the new leading standard in tooth replacement options. They act and feel just like real teeth with an average lifespan of 20+ years. Most traditional replacement solutions – like bridges or dentures – need to be replaced every 7 to 10 years resulting in hundreds of wasted dollars.

SO, HOW DO THEY WORK?

Every single dental implant consists of three parts – the implant, the abutment, & the crown. The implant is made of medical grade titanium. This part is surgically placed into the patient’s jaw bone and left to heal for 4-6 months afterwards. This implant piece acts as the foundation for the rest of the tooth. Once the bone around the site has healed, the abutment and crown are placed on top of the implant.

What makes dental implants so great?

Dental implants are the bestway of replacing teeth because they utilize titanium. Titanium implants cannot decay and they fuse with the patient’s bone. Once an implant is placed, the patient’s bone “takes” the placement biologically, and it becomes a lifelong lasting root for a crown, bridge, or full arch. Another benefit of implants is that theypreserve the jaw bone & prevent it from dwindling away.

Why can't I just get dentures instead?

As the patient, you will always have the final say on what dental procedure you want done. However, we do have to tell you all of the pro’s and con’s of each treatment type. While regular dentures may be more inexpensive upfront, they are a terrible tooth replacement option long term. The majority of regular denture patients turn out to hate their new teeth months later because they cause pain & discomfort.

Will my procedure hurt?

No! With the miracle of modern medicine, we can put you under during the operation to ensure that pain is not felt. The idea of getting implants is scary to many individuals because of this concern of pain. Any pain you would feel after the operation can be significantly reduced, if not fully mitigated with a doctor’s prescription of pain killers.