Implant Dentistry
Implant dentistry makes it possible to provide replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Dental implants fit so securely and are so indistinguishable from your natural teeth, you will feel as if you never lost a tooth. Dental implants can enhance your quality of life and help you regain your naturally beautiful smile.
Dental implants are frequently the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Implants feel and work like natural teeth because they are integrated with the bone and do not require adhesives or artificial gum lines. They are never removed and do not rely on other teeth for support.
A dental implant designed to replace a single tooth is composed of three parts: the titanium implant that fuses with the jawbone; the abutment, which fits over the portion of the implant that protrudes from the gum line; and the crown, which is created by a prosthodontist or restorative dentist and fitted onto the abutment for a natural appearance.
Many people who are missing a single tooth opt for a fixed bridge; but a bridge may require the cutting down of healthy, adjacent teeth that may or may not need to be restored in the future. Then there is the additional cost of possibly having to replace the bridge once, twice or more over the course of a lifetime. Similarly, a removable partial denture may contribute to the loss of adjacent teeth. Studies show that within five to seven years there is a failure rate of up to 30% in teeth located next to a fixed bridge or removable partial denture.
The implant design chosen for each patient depends upon a complex interaction between functional (speaking & chewing) and cosmetic needs, available bone, quality and quantity of remaining teeth and medical health.
All dental implant cases are carefully reviewed in advance by our in-office team of dentists and specialists, to offer a wide range of dental implant treatment options to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient. We have the knowledge, experience and team-approach to help you. Dr. Singh is the author of the best-selling dental textbook on dental implants, The Atlas of Oral Implantology, which is used by dental schools and residency programs and a must have reference guide for dentists world-wide. He is also an editor ofJournal of Oral Implantology and has published extensively. Dr. Joseph Ahlo is a highly skilled Board Certified Periodontist whose expertise is Dental Implants and all types of hard and soft tissue grafting.
Teeth in an Hour
- Immediate Dental Implant and Implant Crown
Teeth in a Day
- Immediate Dental Implants and Implant-Supported Bridges
- Immediate Dental Implants and Implant-Supported Dentures
Advanced Jaw Reconstruction
- Bone Grafting
- Gum Grafting
- Sinus Lifts