Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts, which are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.

Anyone who is missing one or more of their teeth due to injury, disease or decay may be a candidate for dental implants. If one, a few or all teeth are missing, dental implants in conjunction with a crown or bridge can replace those teeth.

Older patients with ill – fitting dentures.Due to age there is a constant loss of bone from the upper and lower jaws and thus gradual loss of support of the dentures. This leads to improper fit. Dental implants can make a drastic change for such patients.

ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental implants allow for a missing tooth to be replaced without having grinding down the adjacent teeth, thus preserving the integrity and health of the adjacent healthy teeth.

They act to stimulate the bone where a tooth has been lost and prevent bone resorption (loss of bone) in these areas. Thus great support is retained.

Is there any pain or discomfort involved?

Most patients report that there is very little discomfort and that they were much more comfortable following the procedure than they anticipated.