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If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, dental implants may be the solution for you. Dental implants are teeth that look and feel just like your own. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place.
While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, because implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. A bridge, on the other hand, requires the cutting down of healthy, adjacent teeth in order to support the bridge structure. |
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How Dental Implants Work
The first step in the treatment sequence is placing the implant in the jaw using a gentle surgical procedure. The bone forms a strong bond to the implant after just 6-12 weeks, providing a solid foundation for attaching a replacement tooth (crown). Both the gum tissue and the bone remodel around the implant at the same time.
Following this brief period of time during which the bone is remodeling around the implant, fabrication of the replacement tooth can begin. This process involves a few appointments for attaching an abutment or post to the implant, taking impressions of your teeth, and checking for proper fit and color of the crown to match your existing teeth.
Since Dr. Butler specializes in the surgical aspect of your treatment, he does not "restore" your implants. The final phase requires a "restorative" dentist. We have teamed with and established confident working relationships with many excellent restorative dentists in the area. Contact a specialist who can complete your final phase of treatment and give you that winning smile you've longed for. |
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