What Are Dental Implants?

• Dental implants are titanium alloy implants that are anchored into the jawbone
• Titanium alloy is the material that is used in joint replacement procedures (knee and hips).
• It's strong lightweight and has been proven safe.

The final step may involve restoration of the tooth. Because a tooth that needs a root canal often is one that has a large filling or extensive decay or other weakness, a crown, crown and post, or other restoration often needs to be placed on the tooth to protect it, prevent it from breaking, and restore it to full function.

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Who Is A Candidate For Dental Implants?

You may be a candidate for Dental Implants IF :

• You are missing one tooth or more
• You are wearing a full or partial denture/loose dentures
• You have problems with existing crowns or bridges.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• Avoids grinding down healthy teeth for conventional bridgework
• Avoids bone loss and gum recession associated with tooth loss
• Makes dentures secure
• Improves speech
• Helps promote long-term facial integrity.

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Can I Still Eat My Favorite Foods With Implants?

Yes implants are remarkably strong so you can eat and enjoy whatever you like. They restore proper chewing, leading to a better diet and improved health.

Everything from apples to deep-fried anything.

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Do Implant Procedure Cause Much Pain?

Relax. In most cases these procedures produce very little, if any, discomfort. In fact many patients do not have to use any painkiller.

The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. Leading dental organizations consider dental implants the "standard of care" for the replacement of missing teeth. As a patient it is imperative that your dentist uses a clinically proven implant system.

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Case Studies

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