Dental Implants

Some patients are not good candidates for dentures, and perhaps a bridge also is not an ideal appliance for their dental issues. Dental implants are a more permanent solution for missing teeth; dental implants are ceramic teeth anchored to the gum via a titanium post. This post serves as an artificial root for the new tooth. Dental implants are more expensive than dentures. However, most patients prefer an implant as they are stronger and provide better chewing and eating force with better retention. If it is a single implant and crown, it will look and function similar to a normal tooth.

To determine if a patient is a candidate for implants, the doctors at Masterpiece Smiles will review x-rays to assess the health of the jawbone. Some patients might require a bone graft to strengthen the jaw bone to ensure the implant will be successful.

Implants offer many benefits to patients. They can stimulate the bone to minimize the risk of bone loss and provide stability for surrounding teeth. Dental implants also look natural and can be cared for just like natural teeth.