If you have healthy gums and jawbones, you are likely a candidate for dental implants. Implants are ideal for replacing missing teeth or creating secure attachments for bridges and dentures. Like other appliances, they help remaining teeth keep their position, provide a solid bite and give you a secure smile. Other teeth don’t need to be altered to accept implants – a large advantage when you’re replacing a single damaged tooth.
Installing Implants
While dental implants provide a solid, secure form of artificial teeth, they also take considerable commitment and time to install. The process takes two to three procedures, depending on the circumstances.
First, a metal anchor, usually titanium, is placed in the jaw for each tooth. Anchors must fuse with the bone, a process that takes three months. Afterwhich, the implant is crowned.
Secure, comfortable, stable and attractive – dental implants are one of the finest solutions for the problem of missing teeth. Let Dr. Steele and Dr. Alizadeh help you determine if implants are right for you.