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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