Implants

A dental implant looks and feels like your own tooth. Here is how it works. Your dentist inserts a metal root beneath your gum. It fuses to the bone in your jaw and acts like the root of a real tooth. Your dentist then mounts a replacement tooth on the implant root.

Most patients find that an implant is secure and stable-an excellent replacement for their own tooth.

Actual implant placement requires dental surgery and enough bone tissue to support the implant. Patients considering implants will require a thorough examination to determine if they are a good candidate.

Advantages of Implants

• Look and feel like normal teeth
• Adjacent teeth do not have to be involved in the placement procedure
• Minimize future jawbone shrinkage

Disadvantages of Implants

• Cost is higher than alternative procedures
• Length of time to completion can be longer