If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to restore your ability to smile, speak, and eat with comfort and confidence, then dental implants may be right for you. Perhaps your dentures don't fit as securely or comfortably as they once did. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. If any of these situations keep you from feeling good about yourself and your smile, dental implants may be a solution for you. Technological advancements in dental materials and techniques have improved the success rate of implants, enabling many patients to enjoy comfort and confidence in their oral health.
Dental implants are artificial substitutes for natural tooth roots.
They are made out of biocompatible metal which integrates with the bone in your jaw. Dental implants are of two basic designs. They can either be shaped like a screw or a cylinder. The implant is the anchor system into which an insert is placed. The insert passes through the gum tissue and is exposed in the mouth.