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Missing
Teeth?
 If
you are missing one or more teeth, you will want to talk with
Dr. Bodnar about dental implant replacements. If dentures
are uncomfortable or embarrassing, you may consider these
implants. Unlike dentures, which can be removed, Dr. Bodnar
can create implants that are permanently anchored into the
jaw itself. With implants you get a precise fit, and they
will look and feel as good as, or better than, your original
teeth. Dental implants feel like your natural teeth, because
implants are bridges that are permanently anchored to your
jaw.
How
does it work?
A dental implant is a titanium metal
replacement for a root of a tooth that is surgically implanted
in the jawbone. As the body heals for approximately two to
six months after the surgery, the bone around the implant
fuses to the implant through a process called osseointegration.
The jawbone actually grows into the implant. After the healing
phase is complete, the implants are used to secure crowns,
bridges, or dentures. The American Dental Association considers
both the endosteal and the subperiosteal implants to be acceptable
implants. You are a good candidate for dental implants, if
you have jawbone ridges that are in good shape and healthy
oral tissues. A key factor for selection is to determine whether
your jawbone can effectively support the implant. Most dental
implants placed today are endosteal root form fixtures, which
is very similar to a man-made tooth root.
Evaluation
Process
At Gabor Bodnar, DMD PA, we begin
with a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical and dental
history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth
and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include
specific X-rays. After assessing the patient, a comprehensive
treatment plan can be devised. From that point, implants are
surgically placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia. The
length of the healing stage is based on the quality and quantity
of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After sufficient
healing is permitted to occur, the implant can be used to
support a crown, bridge, or denture.
Choose
wisely
When receiving dental implants, you
should decide on a dentist or dental team with extensive knowledge
and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. At
Dr. Bodnar’s office they have this expertise. It is
also important to know that implant treatment consists of
two components: a surgical phase and a restorative phase.
Traditionally, a dental surgeon, like an oral surgeon or a
periodontist, performs the surgical component. A general dentist,
or prosthodontist and laboratory technician performs the restorative
component. However, as implant dentistry has become more sophisticated,
Dr. Bodnar, who specializes in restorative dentistry, conducts
the entire procedure.
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