As a treatment option for replacing missing teeth, dental implants are second to none. If you are missing a single tooth, a dental implant can be an excellent choice. If you wear dentures, dental implants can help you avoid a debilitating condition called "facial collapse".
Dental implants involve a root form and a dental crown or false tooth.
First, the root form is surgically implanted in the jaw bone. During a period of healing (called osseointegration), the bone of the jaw grows tightly around the root form. This healing process is usually several weeks, though it may vary from person to person.
Increasingly sophisticated techniques for root form placement continue to decrease the time required for healing. Root form placement is also the part of the implant process most vulnerable to error. You can have confidence in Dr. Perry's extensive dental implant training and meticulous attention to protocols. |
|
|
| |
|
|
When the root form site has healed completely, the dental crown is placed. A well-done dental implant is virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
With proper care, a dental implant can last a lifetime. |
|
|
