| San Diego Dental Implants Dentist |
Some of our patients
walk through the door, believing that the only option for replacing
missing teeth is getting bridges or dentures. Fortunately, you can
fix gaps in your smile with dental implants. A dental implant is
a titanium screw that is used as a substitute for tooth roots to
anchor a dental appliance in your mouth. With implants, you can
talk, eat, and laugh as you did with your natural teeth.
can provide complete dental implant services, including the following
treatments: |
| Cat Scans, Computerized Presurgical Analysis and Treatment Planning |
| Dental Implants |
| Simple Tooth Replacements |
| Multiple Tooth Replacements |
| If you've
ever felt frustrated about the function of your bridge work or dentures
... or your overall health and your dental problems have kept you
out of the picture for too long, it is time you consider the benefits
of implant dentistry. When it comes to quality of life, statistics for people who wear dentures leave a lot to be desired. You may be surprised to learn that 29% of denture wearers eat only soft or mashed foods and 50% avoid many foods all together. The natural look, feel and function of implanted teeth has given thousands of former denture wears and sufferers of serious tooth loss, a new lease on life. |
What Are Dental Implants? Dental Implants are man-made replacements for natural teeth. The Implants themselves are artificial tooth roots anchored in the gum or jawbone on which replacement teeth are permanently secured. Since implanted teeth are fixed in the mouth rather than removable like dentures, they allow the wearer to return to the comfort and function associated with natural teeth. Implants provide a solid foundation of support in the mouth for permanent, non-removable teeth. Increased chewing ability means you can enjoy more nutritious foods, contributing to your overall health and well-being. In short, dental implants improve the quality of your life. They can improve your appearance, boost self-confidence, and allow you to speak with greater clarity. |
The Advantages of Dental Implants Dental implants are changing the way people live! They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Dental implants can improve your appearance, comfort and self-confidence. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything,. By improving your chewing ability you can enjoy more nutritious foods, contributing to better overall health and well being. Implants can also help prevent the undesirable deterioration of the jawbone and facial changes that follow the loss of teeth. In short, dental implants improve the quality of your life. Fortunately a persons age does not influence the success of dental implants. Whether you are a teenager or in your eighties, chances are good that you are a candidate for treatment. In fact, some of our most satisfied patients have been elderly patients that almost gave up and felt they had to live with ill-fitting dentures. If you are healthy enough to have teeth removed in a dental office you're probably healthy enough to have implants placed. Dental implants offer a predictable alternative to a variety of dental problems including: |
| Poor denture stability |
| Inability to speak properly with dentures |
| Inability to chew with removable teeth |
| Denture sore mouth or irritated gums |
| Gagging caused by dentures |
| Ill-fitting removable teeth and need for relines |
| Loose teeth from gum disease |
| Missing single teeth |
| Oral defects from accidents or trauma |
The Surgical Procedure Before your implant surgery a thorough examination is performed to formulate a treatment plan. This will include radiographs and occasional a CT scan. Our office is equipped with computer software to analyze your CT scan and determine the optimum surgical plan. The placement of dental implants is usually performed in the office. We offer many forms of anesthesia for your comfort including intravenous sedation. The implants are surgically placed into the jawbone. Most patients report that the discomfort after surgery is minimal and less than they expected. Medications are prescribed to control soreness and most patients wear temporary teeth during the healing period and eat a soft diet. Depending on the quality of the jawbone the implant healing period may be three to six months. In some cases the implants may be immediately fitted with artificial teeth after the surgery. |
| Implant Replacement
Teeth After the implant has bonded to the jawbone the process of fabricating the replacement teeth or prosthesis may begin. If the implants are healing under the gum tissue a minor surgical procedure is needed to expose the implants into the mouth. Small posts are placed onto the implants which will fasten to the replacement teeth. There are several different types of implant replacement teeth or prostheses. The implant teeth may be fixed into place much like your own teeth. Replacing teeth in this manner is called a crown for a single tooth replacement of a bridge if several teeth are replaced. The implant teeth may also be made so they are removable. The removable prostheses is fastened to the implants with attachments so you can take the prosthesis ot ot your mouth if necessary. This is called an implant overdenture. will discuss your alternatives before treatment begins to determine the best option in your case. It may take only a few or several appointments to fabricate the final implant prostheses. The length of treatment is determined by your needs and the complexity of your case. Implant dentistry is a highly technical form of treatment. Our office provides comprehensive specialty care including bone grafting, implant surgery and implant reconstruction. Many patients are referred to our office by their dentist because of 's reputation and standing in the field and his unique specialty practice providing both surgical and prosthetic care. |
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