Dental Implants

A Dental Implant is an artificial tooth root placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place or to provide support for a denture. They can be used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, support a denture or restore an entire mouth.

Implants are made of titanium. The body does not reject titanium unlike other metals. Titanium is very strong and is biologically inert. To be a candidate for a dental implant, two criteria must be met:

1) Your gum tissue must be healthy.

2) There must be enough bone present to support the implant.

Following the extraction of a tooth, the supporting bone begins to shrink in both height and width. Even if the bone shrinkage has been excessive, an implant may still be an option. Depending on the situation, Dr. Corbett may be able to grow back the lost bone using regenerative procedures so that an implant can be placed.

Dr. Corbett is available to discuss Dental Implants to see if they are right for you.

For more information, click on the following link - Straumann Implants

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Before and After Dental Implant