Learning About Immediate Dental Implants...

While there are many different types of dental implants, our team is experienced in the placement of immediate implants which can be done on-site without the need to travel to an oral surgeon.

HOW ARE IMMEDIATE IMPLANTS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER IMPLANTS ?

Dental implant therapy has been one of the most significant advances in dentistry in past 25 year.  Tens of thousands of grateful patients bear witness to the benefits derived from the opportunity to obtain a replacement for lost teeth that restored their smiles and confidence.  But in the past implants were costly and very time consuming (8 months to year from start to finish).  Immediate implants addresses both these drawbacks.  Cost is not much more than a new set of dentures and well like the name says their immediate .


Immediate Implants consist of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture.  The head of the implant is shaped like a ball, and the retaining fixture acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring.  The O-ring snaps over the  ball when the denture is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined level of force.  When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue.


Visit your dentist in the morning, have the Immediate Implant System placed in less than two hours, then go out and enjoy your favorite lunch.  Eat comfortably, have a pleasant conversation, laugh and talk with confidence.  Your denture feels secure and is being held firmly in place.

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What are Traditional Dental Implants?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.

Dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth.You know that your confidence about your teeth affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. Maybe your dentures don't feel secure. Perhaps you have difficulty chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good news! Dental implants are teeth that can look and feel just like your own! Under proper conditions, such as placement by a periodontist and diligent patient maintenance, implants can last a lifetime. Long-term studies continue to show improving success rates for implants

What Can Dental Implants Do?

• Replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth.
• Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.
• Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

Advantages of Dental Implants

Every way you look at it, dental implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth.

• Esthetic   Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth! Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth.
  
  
• Tooth-saving   Dental implants don't sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!
  
  
• Confidence   Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence! They are secure and offer freedom from the irksome clicks and wobbles of dentures. They'll allow you to say goodbye to worries about misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues.
  
  
• Reliable   The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement

What is treatment like?

This procedure is a team effort between you, your dentist and your periodontist. Your periodontist and dentist will consult with you to determine where and how your implant should be placed. Depending on your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, your periodontist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs. Click for more information about the treatment options described below.

• Replacing a Single Tooth   If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.
  
  
• Replacing Several Teeth   If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
  
  
• Replacing All of Your Teeth   If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
  
  
• Sinus Augmentation   A key to implant success is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. Sinus augmentation can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants.
  
  
• Ridge Modification   Deformities in the upper or lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone in which to place dental implants. To correct the problem, the gum is lifted away from the ridge to expose the bony defect. The defect is then filled with bone or bone substitute to build up the ridge. Ridge modification has been shown to greatly improve appearance and increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come

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AFTER THE PROCEDURE.....

After your implants are placed by our Oral Surgeon or you receive the Mini-Implants through one of our general dentists, you will need to follow some post operative instructions which will help your mouth heal properly.


Following the healing process, you can expect to feel more comfortable with your restorative work or appliance.  You should also continue regular dental visits so we can prevent issues and so that any problems can be detected and taken care of quickly.