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IMPLANTS
Dental implants can also be used to secure appliances such as dental bridges and dentures. Implant-secured dentures virtually eliminates the stability problems associated with conventional dentures while still allowing the dentures to be removed for hygiene purposes. A dental implant consists of a titanium fixture that is surgically placed in the jawbone, where it replaces the natural tooth root. Titanium is a “bio-compatible” material, meaning it will not be rejected by the body. In a few months, the dental implant securely fuses with the bone (called “osseointegration”), allowing it to withstand biting and chewing forces just like a healthy, natural tooth. IMPLANT SURGERY AT DENTAL ARTSImplant surgeries are performed at Dental Arts by Dr. Dario Gonzalez. Dr. Gonzalez is a skilled periodontal surgeon, as well as a clinical professor of periodontology at Boston University. He has performed implant surgeries at our practice for many years and his results are excellent. His calm demeanor and confident chairside manner is frequently commented upon by our patients. ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS RIGHT FOR ME?The primary limiting factor in implant dentistry is the amount of bone available to receive and support the dental implant. In some cases, if it is determined that a patient does not have enough supporting bone to sustain a dental implant, bone grafting procedures may be considered. The presence of periodontal disease or certain medical conditions may preclude the ability to perform successful implant surgeries. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IN IMPLANT PLACEMENT
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Subsequent appointments- At the final appointment, your dentist removes the healing collar for the final time and inserts a custom-designed “abutment” in its place. The custom abutment is either a titanium or ceramic post that is designed to fit precisely into your implant. If the implant is to restore a single tooth, then a custom ceramic crown is attached to the abutment to complete the restoration. If the implant is to secure a denture or bridge, then further steps are taken for these prostheses.
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