A dental implant is a titanium artificial tooth root that the doctor places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation to replace missing teeth with new “implant supported” teeth. Perhaps you have seen someone whose face and cheeks have a “sunken” appearance, likely due to tooth loss and the wearing of dentures. With dental implants, your facial contours will be preserved or restored.
Periodontal implants are so natural-looking and feeling; you may forget you ever lost a tooth. You know that your confidence about your teeth affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. Maybe your dentures don’t feel secure. Perhaps you have difficulty chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good news!