What are Dental Implants?

Above:  2 of these teeth are dental implants restored in our office...can you tell which ones?

A dental implant is a natural looking and feeling replacement for a missing tooth.  Dental implants are made from high quality surgical grade titanium materials very similar to what is used in artificial joints placed by your medical doctor.  The dental implant is surgically placed in a patients jaw and allowed to become part of you.  After you have healed, the implant can be used for many reasons such as:

• Replacing one or more missing teeth without affecting the adjacent teeth.
  
• Restoring a confident and beautiful smile for a patient.
• Allowing proper chewing, speech and supporting a healthy and stable bite.
• Stabilizing a loose denture or partial denture.
  
• Supporting a bridge to replace several missing teeth.