Single implants can be used to replace multiple missing teeth. They function and feel just like any normal tooth. You brush and floss them like any other tooth.
A dental implant is placed in the bone below the gums. Most patients experience mild to no discomfort when the implant is placed. We typically wait 4-6 months for healing before a tooth is placed on the implant.
A crown restores the natural beauty of your smile and has an enamel-like material that looks like a natural tooth. The crown rests on a fixture called an abutment that links the implant to the crown. The result is a beautiful looking tooth which allows you to chew, eat, and smile like normal.
Tooth loss leads to bone loss and creates premature aging. It is particularly dramatic when someone loses a full arch of teeth.
Typically 4-6 implants can be placed in an arch of missing teeth. These implants will become the fondation for a fixed prosthesis to replace all the missing teeth.
A fixed prosthesis is an excellent replacement option if you're missing a full arch of teeth or currently use a denture. The fixed prosthesis stays in and is not removable like a denture.
Dental implants can stabalize your dentures and free you from the floppy poor fitting feeling. The dentures are linked to the implants and can be snapped in and out of the mouth. The dentures will still be removable, but will very stable.
Typically 4-6 implants can be placed in an arch of missing teeth. These implants will become the fondation for a fixed prosthesis to replace all the missing teeth.
A fixed prosthesis is an excellent replacement option if you're missing a full arch of teeth or currently use a denture. The fixed prosthesis stays in and is not removable like a denture.