treatments

Dental Implants

As an alternative to crowns and conventional bridges, dental implants offer a stable and secure base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture. Dental implants are surgically placed below the gums. They fuse to the bone, providing a very stable foundation.

Dentures, bridges or individual teeth mounted on implants won't slip or shift in your mouth, and the integration into your jaw helps the replacement teeth feel natural.

The procedure is extremely effective, but it can be costly because it is time-consuming and normally involves more than one specialist. Implants are also not suitable for everyone, in every circumstance. We can perform a thorough evaluation to help determine whether you are a good candidate for implants.

Missing teeth
Before
Implants
A bridge is attached to implants
fused to the bone
After
The secured bridge in place

 

This is a summary of "Dental Implants" brochure published by the American Dental Association. Pick up a detailed brochure at our office.