How Implants Work

Implants are titanium steel roots that are set into the jawbone (in the area of the missing tooth). After the bone has naturally fused in the new artificial root, the implant is reinforced enough to support a porcelain crown set in top. These crowns are matched to other teeth in the mouth and carefully fabricated in a dental lab. The final result is an artificial tooth that looks and functions just like your natural teeth.

Dental implants typically have three parts:

• The implant: A screw that serves as a root for your new teeth. This is what permanently attaches to your jaw.
• The abutment: A permanent, but removable by your doctor, connector that supports and holds a tooth or set of teeth.
• The crown (or prosthetic tooth): This is the part of the tooth that you can see. It’s usually made of zirconium or porcelain for durability and good looks.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• Next best thing to healthy, natural teeth.
• Built to last. Implants are a long-term solution and are made to replace dentures.
• Enjoy life without worrying about your teeth!
• Retain your natural face shape, and smile.
• Protect healthy bone. Dental implants are the only dental restoration option that preserves and stimulates natural bone growth and helps prevent bone loss.
• Speak easy.
• Eat your favorite foods!  You can bite naturally, eat virtually anything you want!
• Cavities can’t occur in an implant-restored crown, or replacement tooth.
• Replace missing teeth.
• Fill unsightly gaps.