The dentist will review your medical dental history, thoroughly examine your oral tissues and supporting bone in the jaw, and check the way your teeth fit together when you bite. X-rays and models will be taken and analyzed. After this careful examination, your dentist will talk with you about dental implant options. You should discuss the benefits, risks, and possible alternative treatments. Dental implants can support replacement teeth in much the same way as tooth roots support natural teeth.
Dental implants provide an alternative to a denture that wobbles, clicks or causes pain.
Dental implants can prevent embarrassment about spaces from missing teeth. Instead, you can smile and speak with confidence, and enjoy your favorite foods again. Dental implant systems have a success rate greater than 90 percent. In fact, with effective oral care at home and regular dental visits, dental implants have lasted as long as 20 years and may last a lifetime. A dental implant requires an investment in time, perhaps three to nine months from start to finish.