Dental Implants

Accidents happen. So does age. Sometimes teeth are lost. Sometimes they cannot be saved.

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Dental implants are the permanent solution to missing teeth. The implants are embedded in your jawbone just like a natural tooth. Implants have the benefit of not ever developing cavities, and can be inserted without affecting the surrounding teeth. If cared for properly, implants can last a lifetime.

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HOW DO IMPLANTS WORK?

Implants require the involvement of an oral surgeon and a dentist or prosthodontist. The first part of having an  implant requires oral surgery where a  titanium screw is inserted into the jaw where it fuses. This process is called 'osseo-integration'. The process of healing usually takes between three and four months. 

The next stage is the prosthesis: or placement of a crown on top of the implant. Your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon will work closely with your prosthodontist or dentist to achieve the perfect end result. 

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