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What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth implanted
into the jaw bone. It is generally made of titanium
and covered with a porcelain crown or a bridge to give
the appearance of real teeth.
Implants are very durable and will last many years.
Dental implants can restore almost any smile even if
natural teeth have been lost.
The success rate for implants is remarkable: 98
percent for lower implants and 91 percent for upper implants.
Many people who consider implants have removable, conventional
dentures for lower and upper jaws, or have removable bridges.
These people experience a significant improvement in their ability
to chew food comfortably after their dental implant treatment.
The Dental Implant Procedure
The implant team usually includes either a periodontist or an oral
and maxillofacial surgeon who implants the posts into the patient's
mouth, and a prosthodontist who designs and fits the replacement teeth
or permanent bridge. At the first appointment, we use an X-ray to
determine if the jaw bone is adequate to hold the titanium posts.
Models of the mouth are often made using a soft, pliable plastic
compound. These models show where the gaps are located and provide
measurements for a replacement tooth or a bridge. Treatment with
dental implants is complicated and takes pains-taking planning for
best results.
Today the implants being placed often only require one surgical
procedure using a local anesthetic and sedative.
Contact us today to set up anappointment
with Dr. Solway today if your are
considering dental implants.
Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss any aspect of your dental health - we don't charge for giving advice!
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When somebody asks me which teeth are mine, I have to think about it. They feel wonderfully natural, and look beautiful. I have had no problems and love my new teeth. Thank heaven for this procedure...
- Barbara
