Dental
Implants have changed the face of dentistry.
What used to be a difficult procedure is now the standard of care. As
with most treatment procedures today, dental implants not only involve
scientific discovery, research and understanding, but also application in a
practical sense.[1] The practice of implant dentistry requires
expertise in planning, surgery and tooth restoration. The role of a prosthodontist as the
‘quarterback’ in the process is as much about their art and experience as it is
about their post graduate training.
The
dental
implant is actually a replacement for the root or roots of a missing tooth.
And like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone in a process
known as osseo-integration. Hidden
beneath the gum-line, they are used to secure crowns (the parts of teeth seen
in the mouth), bridgework or dentures by a various design means. They are made
of titanium, which is lightweight and strong, but most importantly, they are bio-compatible, which means that it is not rejected by the body.[2]
Titanium’s
special property of fusing to bone is the biological basis of dental implant
success. Placing dental implants
stabilizes the existing jawbone. Along
with replacing lost teeth, implants help maintain the jawbone’s shape and
density, ensuring your facial skeleton is also maintained. This means they also
support indirectly, the soft tissue structures — gum tissues, cheeks and lips. Dental
implants help you eat, chew, smile, talk and look completely natural,
transitioning the patient to a well maintained physical appearance.[3]
So the final question is ‘are
you a candidate for dental implants’? If
we can be of service please do not hesitate to contact us.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290
Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs),
GA 30328
404-256-3620
Thank you for all your referrals. We truly appreciate them.
Information included is not dental or medical
advice. For your specific information
be sure to
consult your dentist.
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