Implants - What You Should Know

What are implants?

What is a dental implant? Implants are attached to the jawbone giving the most natural esthetic and functional result available today for missing teeth. Implants combine space-age materials (titanium) with research and clinical trials that date back to the 1950's.

Advantages of implants:

• implants restore proper chewing, allowing you to enjoy food that may have been too difficult or embarrassing to eat
• implants are the closest thing to the look of your natural teeth
• no rubbing or movement, no more painfull gums
• preserve existing teeth, bridges require teeth on each side of the bridge to be crowned
• implants help stop bone loss by filling the gap between natural teeth

Success and Comfort

Implants are successfull over 90% of the time, and even when there is an occasional failure most people choose to have the implant replaced by another. The advantages of implants are just too great. Anyone who is healthy enough to undergo general oral surgery is a candidate for implants, age is not an issue. Your dentist will carefully evaluate your dental history and discuss any issues that could affect your decision to choose implants. With today's comfort options, implants can be less difficult than having teeth removed.

The Bottom Line

Dental implants are the closest thing to your natural teeth dentistry can offer. The improvement in lifestyle and health has made implants the accepted solution for missing teeth. Contact our office today to see how implants can improve your smile, lifestyle and health.

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