DENTAL IMPLANTS

Attractive, healthy teeth play an important role in our general health and well being. They allow us to look and feel confident, when speaking and smiling, as well as letting us enjoy the foods we love — so important when maintaining a healthy diet. There are many reasons why people lose their teeth (for example, because of disease or accident) which can have a strong impact on your quality of life.

Fortunately, there are options for replacing lost teeth and restoring your smile. Many patients choose dental implants to replace a single tooth, several teeth or to support a full set of dentures.
Implants are posts made of titanium (a strong, lightweight metal) that are surgically placed, where needed, in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth.
 

Dentures, bridges or single teeth mounted to implants won’t slip or shift in your mouth — a very important benefit when eating and speaking. This secure fit also helps man-made teeth feel more natural than typical bridges or dentures. Dental implants also help to preserve the bone after teeth are lost or extracted. The development and use of dental implants has been one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 30 years.