Dental Implant - Introduction

WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT  ?

Dental Implants are artificial tooth roots. Holes are made into the jaw bones and the artificial roots are placed and covered over. The implants then heal and integrate with the jaw.

Simply stated, a dental implant establishes a foundation for a tooth or teeth to be affixed to where previously there was none. 

Dental implants provide a stable foundation for the fully edentulous patient to regain nearly 90% of their chewing ability, never having to experience a limited diet or the embarrassment of an ill-fitting denture.

                                             

The partially edentulous patient who seeks to be restored through conventional crown and bridge may not desire to have any of their natural healthy teeth utilized to fill the space of a missing tooth. A dental implant provides a foundation for a single tooth or multiple teeth to be placed.