High Tech Implant Dentistry

High TechImplant Dentistry

A dental implant is composed of three parts the titanium “root” that fuses with the jawbone; the abutment, which is fixed on the implant above the gum line; and the crown, or “cap” that is then fitted onto the abutment.

What are the advantages of dental implants?

Less bone loss as your body renews bone naturally, including the bone around the root of a tooth bone, loss does not occur unless a tooth is lost.

Improved function dental implants function just like your own natural teeth once they are fully integrated into the jawbone.

Optimal aesthetics a dental implant will be undetectable against your natural teeth, when done correctly, unlike dentures and bridges.

It started very conservatively by using a few implants to support a denture, transforming it into a fixed part of the oral cavity. As the technology progressed and developed, new options for replacing teeth in different areas of the oral cavity became available. We are now able to use different ceramic materials in areas where esthetics is a concern.

Thanks to the advancements in technology, dental implant treatment is no longer the painful, drawn out procedure it was years ago.

Today, we have remarkable technology that allows the doctor to place the implants and the final restoration(s) in one day. The i-CAT Cone Beam 3-D Imaging System produces immediate three-dimensional images of the patients oral anatomy typically in under one minute.

This imaging allows the doctor to “virtually” place the implants. The images take all the guessing out of the procedure resulting in better success rates for patients since the doctor is better equipped to identify the ideal locations for placing the implants. Restoration(s) can be prepared in advance, allowing the clinician to plan taking into account the anatomical scene as well as the esthetic outcome

Composed of titanium metal that “fuses” with the jawbone through a process called “osseointegration,” dental implants never slip or make embarrassing noises that advertise the fact that you have “false teeth,” and never decay like teeth anchoring fixed bridges. Because dental implants fuse with the jawbone, bone loss is generally not a problem.

After more than 20 years of service, the vast majority of dental implants first placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons continue to function at peak performance. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.