Dental Implants, similar to bridges and dentures, replace missing teeth. The procedure is typically done by a Prosthodontist, Periodontist, or General Dentist. The implant as as an artificial tooth root in the jaw. One, or many teeth can be designed using the implant procedure.
Typical Issues:
Missing teeth can cause issues with shifting teeth, speaking, or speaking. Of course it is visually more appealing to not have missing teeth as well.
What to Expect:
Implants are usually made of titanium and surgically implanted directly into the jawbone. Over time the bone fuses to the implant making it very stable.
Implants are usually below the surrounding soft tissue or protruding above the surrounding tissue.
After the initial surgery heals a post for artificial tooth attachment is connected to the implant and a crown or other artificial tooth is secured to the post.
A post for the artificial tooth is connected to the implant and a crown or artificial tooth is secured to the post following the initial surgery.
Implants
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