Timberland Dental

Dental Implants

A Dental Implant is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts and also replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look like real ones that function properly. Dental implants can serve as an alternative to dentures or bridgework. Dental implant surgery may involve several procedures; it all depends on the type of implant that you need and the condition of your jawbone.

 

Dental Implants may be right for you if you:

  • Have one or more missing teeth
  • Have a jawbone that has reached full growth
  • Have adequate bone to secure the implants
  • Have health oral tissue
  • Are unable to wear dentures
  • Want to improve your speech
  • Are willing to commit the time to the process of it
  • don’t smoke tobacco or drink a lot of alcohol

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Restores the ability to chew
  • Restores cosmetic appearance
  • Helps keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss
  • Preserves the health of the surrounding bone and gums
  • Helps keep nearby teeth stable and healthy
  • Improves quality of life
  • Your overall health (How old are you? Do you usually heal in a reasonable amount of time?)
  • Find out what brand and model of dental implant system is being utilized
  • Do you smoke? Smoking can affect the healing process