Dental implants are the best alternative to natural teeth, because they replace both the root and the body of the tooth. An implant consists of two parts: a titanium steel peg that is surgically implanted into the jaw, and a porcelain crown which sits on top of the peg and effectively replaces the tooth.
Reasons for Dental Implants:
- replace missing teeth
- eliminate the need for dentures
- prevent bone loss that occurs after a tooth is lost
- prevent the shaving down of healthy teeth for a bridge
- provide patients with the confidence of real teeth
- allow patients to eat all the foods they enjoy
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
You might be a candidate for dental implants if all of the following apply to you:
- You are in good general health
- You have healthy gums
- You are not suffering from excessive bone loss
- You are over 15 years old
- You have a missing tooth or teeth and you want to eat, speak, and chew normally!