Today, dental implant techniques provide a wide range of tooth replacement solutions including: – Single Tooth Replacement – Anterior Replacement – Full Upper Replacement.
The root implant—by far, the most popular—is the most effective because it mirrors the size and shape of a patient’s natural tooth. This implant is often as strong as the patient’s original tooth. The implant or artificial root is placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia, then allowed to heal and integrate with the bone. Once the healing process is completed and the jawbone is attached to the implant, the patient returns to the dental office where the implant is fitted with the new tooth. This process generally takes anywhere from four to eight months.
Dental Implant-Supported Dentures
Dentures can slide around in the mouth and be uncomfortable, while dental implants, on the other hand, are a more permanent method of tooth replacement. The concept of dental implants arose from the patient’s need to secure loose-fitting dentures. If you are missing several or all of your natural teeth, you will benefit greatly from the combination of dental implants and dentures.
Dr. Vance is a specialized dental implant dentist. He has years of dental implant experience and expertise. Dr. Vance and his team will create the best dental implant plan to suit you and your dental needs.