What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are fixtures of titanium that are surgically screwed into your jawbone. The implant is an anchor for a false tooth or a set of false teeth. The success rate of dental implants depends on the purpose of the implants and where they are placed. Typically they are most successful when placed in the front portion of your lower jaw.

Implants are great for replacing missing teeth. It is important that you have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth for the implants to be attached to. Implants are not only used for patients who need to replace one tooth, but also are beneficial for people missing most or all their teeth. Implants are increasingly being used to replace certain types of bridges and removable partial dentures.

If you feel you could benefit from dental implants, call our office today and schedule an appointment with our periodontists to discuss the types of dental implants available and your treatment options.