Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.

A series of scans are taken to aid in positioning the implant and to ensure you have plenty of healthy bone structure. If the bone is diseased or missing, bone grafting is done in order to make an implant viable.

Dental implant is an artificial root usually made up of titanium and looks like a screw that is surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone where a tooth once was. It is then left to heal for two to six months so the new bone can form around the implant. During this time temporary crown can be given. Once the implant is securely fused to the bone, the temporary crown is removed and a permanent crown is fixed.

If you have missing teeth and wear a full denture, it is still possible to use dental implants to restore your smile. A full arch of natural looking teeth can be held in place with the help of implants. They eliminate the need for daily removal and cleaning.

While there are other procedures to replace missing teeth, dental implants can create a smile that is very natural and extremely durable. Implants allow you to eat, speak and maintain an oral hygiene just like natural teeth.

Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable if the oral hygiene and routine dental clinic visits are maintained.