implants

Cosmetic dentistry now offers options beyond having a partial denture or a bridge. You are a candidate for dental implants if you have healthy bone and you are missing one or more teeth. If you are missing only one or two teeth, implants can eliminate the need for grinding down adjacent teeth to support conventional bridge. And if you are missing many teeth, implants can eliminate the need for a cumbersome, unaesthetic removable denture.

An implant is a titanium cylinder that is placed in the bone (under the tissue) and functions to replace what was once the root of the tooth. After a period of 5-6  months a stress or load can be placed into this implant and then the crown is placed over the abutment. This tooth is now cared for like all the other teeth in your mouth.