implants

Implants

Implants are metal titanium cylinders that are placed into the jaws to replace roots of missing teeth. When a natural tooth is lost, bone resorption begins. You start losing bone right away and this bone loss continues, every year you lose more and more bone. Your face and cheeks develop a “sunken in” look and become wrinkled. Dental implants are the only treatment alternative that prevents this loss of bone. When you have an implant placed, bone loss stops. With dental implants you will not only be able to chew better, but you will look better too. For more information about how dental implants can improve your smile and your life, request our free report.

A: Almost everyone who is missing one or more teeth and in general good health is a candidate for dental implant treatment. There are few medical conditions that can undermine the success of implant treatment, such as uncontrolled diabetes. However, there are few conditions that would keep someone from having implant treatment altogether.

A: Most of our patients report that they feel very little if any pain during the procedure. In fact, many patients do not have to use any pain pills. Your decision to use implants will help you to avoid much pain and discomfort in the long term.

Besides, given the overall health care benefits, you should not deny yourself proper treatment out of fear of pain. As with any medical or dental procedure, your attending doctor, the dentist, is equipped to provide you with appropriate treatment, including any pain medicines you need.

Finally, to make sure you are comfortable when you leave our office, you’ll get a prescription if necessary. Plus we will call to make sure that you are not in any abnormal amounts of discomfort. Our goal is to give you stronger, more comfortable teeth, without experiencing pain or discomfort!

Q: How Long Will It Take To Complete The Treatment?

A: You will notice a difference almost immediately. However, the entire process can take anywhere between 3-9 months to complete. This depends on the type, and quantity of implants you need, along with the quality of bone in which the implants are placed.

Q: How Long Do Implants Last?

A: Most research has shown that implants have been successful for over 30 years. However, our goal is to make them so they last a lifetime. This is much improved from dentures, which are 5 years, and/or bridges where the expected time of use is between 7-10 years.

A: Many people call and ask us, “How much is one implant going to cost?” While I wish it was that simple, the only way to determine actual cost is by coming in for a consultation and examination to find out if you have bone loss, if you’ll need one, two, or more implants.

Obviously, costs vary greatly depending on your needs and desires. If you read all the letters we get from patients you will find a couple who chose implants, instead of a cruise as an anniversary present to each other.

So yes, you will need to look at implants as an investment, because it really is a significant decision. It is that: an investment.

A healthy mouth or magnificent dazzling smile pays dividends in many ways for your entire life. Anyway, dental Implants are admittedly not the least expensive option. If your primary concern is the lowest possible investment, then dental implants are not for you.

If on the other hand, a reasonable investment and a fair price is important to you, but far more important is the best possible outcome, the least pain and discomfort, the most gentle care and highest degree of expertise and professionalism are even more important to you, then implants are for you.

(Incidentally, a variety of payment plans are available, some with NO INTEREST. Of course, all major credit cards are accepted, so you can get your airline miles or reward points.)

For more information about how dental implants can improve your smile and your life, request our free report.
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Mini-Implants

Mini dental implants can be used to retain dentures, to replace a single tooth and even in some crown and bridge applications. Mini dental implants are so easy to place and most patients report minimal, if any, discomfort allowing them to come in the morning, have the “Mini-Implant System” placed in less that two hours, then go out and enjoy your favorite lunch.

How do Mini-Implants Broaden My Options?

Dental implant therapy has been one of the most significant advances in dentistry in the past 25 years. Tens of thousands of grateful patients bear witness to the benefits derived from the opportunity to obtain a replacement for lost teeth that restores their smiles and confidence. Several different types of implants and restorations are available. The choice depends on the amount of bone available, the patient’s general health and restoration preference.

The Mini-Implants are used in order to provide greater denture stability for those patients who cannot withstand the rigors of conventional implant surgery, patients that do not have enough bone to allow for full-sized implants to be placed or patients who are unable to afford the cost involved with conventional implants.

Placement of the implants is accomplished quickly and easily in a process performed in the Dentist’s office, with local anesthesia or light sedation to help make you more comfortable. Using a precise, controlled, minimally invasive surgical technique, Mini-Implants are placed into the jawbone. The heads of the implants protrude from the gum tissue and provide a strong, solid foundation for securing your dentures. It is a one-step procedure that involves minimally invasive surgery neither sutures nor the typical months of healing that are required for conventional implants.