Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Dental Implants

In today's world we can lose a tooth and get it back to the same or better in one day. Imagine that. Dentistry today is so different than it was years ago. Practically painless and procedures are much shorter. We can do crowns in one visit, implants in an hour, fillings that look like teeth, it is So exciting!. Most of my patients that have had implants done are shopping that afternoonn because they took the day off and thought they would be out of commission, but they said they felt great and had minimal pain. Coming to the dentist at the Jonathan Dental Spa is actually enjoyable, from your cosmetic makeover to you implant treatment to your complimentary Spa Amenities, This is not your mom's Dentist!
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Here is some info on Dental Implants.

What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth implanted into the jaw bone. It is generally made of titanium and covered with a porcelain crown or a bridge to give the appearance of real teeth.
Implants are very durable and will last many years. Dental implants can restore almost any smile even if natural teeth have been lost.

The success rate for implants is remarkable: 98 percent for lower implants and 91 percent for upper implants.

Many people who consider implants have removable, conventional dentures for lower and upper jaws, or have removable bridges. These people experience a significant improvement in their ability to chew food comfortably after their dental implant treatment.

The Dental Implant Procedure

The implant team usually includes either a periodontist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who implants the posts into the patient's mouth, and a prosthodontist who designs and fits the replacement teeth or permanent bridge. At the first appointment, we use an X-ray to determine if the jaw bone is adequate to hold the titanium posts. Models of the mouth are often made using a soft, pliable plastic compound. These models show where the gaps are located and provide measurements for a replacement tooth or a bridge. Treatment with dental implants is complicated and takes pains-taking planning for best results.

Today the implants being placed often only require one surgical procedure using a local anesthetic and sedative.

Contact us today to set up an appointment with Dr. Abenaim today if your are considering dental implants.