A dental implant is a small "anchor" made of titanium. It is inserted into the jawbone to take the place of your missing tooth root. After osseointegration, or when the surrounding bone has attached to the implant, a replacement tooth is secured to the top of the implant.
2. Will my new teeth look natural?
Yes. Your new teeth will look and feel like your natural teeth.
3. Am I a good candidate for dental implants?
If you are healthy enough to have a tooth extracted, you are probably
healthy enough to have an implant. General good health and adequate bone
in the jaw are the key requirements. Anyone who is missing one or more
teeth due to injury, disease or decay may be a candidate for dental implants.
4. How successful is the procedure?
For more than three decades, dental implants have been used successfully
with people just like you. Good oral hygiene is an important factor in
insuring long lasting results from your implants.
5. Is the procedure painful?
No. Anesthesia is used during the surgical procedure to eliminate any
discomfort. Your dentist may prescribe pain medication for any discomfort
after surgery. Most patients indicate that the discomfort is minimal after
surgery and many feel comfortable enough to return to work the next day.
6. How much will the treatment cost?
The cost will be determined by the number of implants that will be placed,
the type of prosthesis recommended and your particular case. This can
only be determined after a thorough examination by your dentist.
7. How long will it take?
The dental implant process involves several steps and the overall treatment
period varies greatly between patients. The typical treatment time takes
a few months, but in some suitable cases implants can be placed and restored
on the same day.
