What are Implants?
Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that is surgically placed in the jaw. A prosthesis (artificial tooth or teeth) is then attached to the post.
What are Dental Implants Used For?
There are two basic uses for Dental Implants:
- As an artificial root for a fixed prosthesis (usually a single tooth or fixed bridge).
- As anchors for a removable prosthesis (usually an Implant-Retained Denture).
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Implants are generally considered as an alternative to Dentures, Partials, or Bridges. When replacing a missing tooth in the front of the mouth, nothing looks more natural than an implant. One important benefit of implants when used for Implant-Retained Dentures is that they slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue under the denture.
Considering a Dental Implant?
If you are considering a dental implant, Contact Us for an evaluation appointment. Your dentist will perform an evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for a dental implant. If you are a good candidate for an implant, Your dentist will provide you with further information to help you decide if you should have a dental implant.
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