Single Tooth Implants and Implant Bridges

The next best thing to your natural teeth.

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Benefits of Dental Implants:

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  • Helps preserve and maintain healthy jawbone

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  • Can replace single or multiple teeth

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  • Restores chewing function

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  • Can floss between teeth

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  • Very natural and lifelike appearance

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  • Attaches securely and permanently "fuses" with your bone

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  • Does not affect neighboring teeth like traditional bridges

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Implant Body

Abutment

Crown

What is a Dental Implant?

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​A dental implant is a surgical grade titanium screw that replaces the

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tooth root and serves as a foundation to replace a tooth/teeth.

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There are three parts to dental implant:

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  • Implant Body - this is the foundation.  It is placed in the jaw and   acts as the anchor.

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  • Abutment - this is the connection between the implant body and  the crown

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  • Crown - this is the part you see, the visible portion in the mouth.    It can also be a bridge that spans multiple implants.

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How does the process work?

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There are three steps to a dental implant:

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  • Placement of the implant into the jawbone

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  • Impression for the abutment and crown

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  • Attaching the crown and abutment to the implant body

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How long does the process take?

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Single implants and implant bridges typically take 4-6 months from start to finish.

  • Implant Body is placed and allowed to "fuse" with jawbone for 3-4 months.

  • Uncovering of the implant and gums allowed to "take shape" for 2 weeks.

  • Impressions are made for the new abutment and crown. 7-14 days.

  • Placement of your new crown!

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For some this process may take longer. There are several factors like bone quality and quantity and sinus location which may require additional procedures prior to implant body placement.

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