Implants
A permanent solution to replace missing teeth is a dental implant. These implants consist of a titanium post that is surgically placed into your jaw bone and then finalized with a crown. The implant is placed by an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and is a surprisingly easy procedure. Many patients are astounded at how painless and quick it is. You then return to our office in about 3 months after full healing has occurred to have the crown placed. Dental implants offer a very high success rate and have some distinct advantages over other forms of tooth replacement:
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preserves the density of the jaw bone
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helps maintain the proper spacing of teeth in the upper or lower jaw
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does not require any drilling on adjacent teeth (as in a bridge)
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look and feel like natural teeth