PROSTHODONTICS Michelle Cantwell, DMD
Implants
We are excited about the advances in dental implants. They are one of the most significant developments in dentistry, and implants have enabled us to improve the quality of our patients’ lives. They are considered to be the “standard of care”. Implants have been extensively researched for many years and have a very high success rate, often greater than 95%.
Implants also have a very high retention rate. There are now cases that have been in place for over thirty years that are working as well now as they did at the beginning. Our patients become excited about implants because they can literally improve the quality of their lives. After all, the mouth is one part of the body we use all day long—whether we’re talking, eating, laughing, or singing. Implants can help you feel more comfortable and confident by avoiding the appearance of premature aging that occurs with bone loss.
Some of our patients are pleased with the fact that implants are permanent, others enjoy looking better. Still others are relieved that they no longer have to worry about loose dentures because the retention with implants is so strong. The best thing about dental implants is that if you are missing teeth or suffering from ill-fitting dentures, and the associated discomfort, you can now have a permanent result that enhances your quality of life.
Implants are actually placed in the upper or lower jawbones where they bond with the bone, and for many cases today, you can have a temporary crown placed on the implant the same day. For others, the implants are allowed to heal and the final restorations are placed at a later date. There are many options for the final restorations and Dr. Cantwell can offer you more specific information on which options might be best for you.
We are excited about the advances in dental implants. They are one of the most significant developments in dentistry, and implants have enabled us to improve the quality of our patients’ lives. They are considered to be the “standard of care”. Implants have been extensively researched for many years and have a very high success rate, often greater than 95%.
Implants also have a very high retention rate. There are now cases that have been in place for over thirty years that are working as well now as they did at the beginning. Our patients become excited about implants because they can literally improve the quality of their lives. After all, the mouth is one part of the body we use all day long—whether we’re talking, eating, laughing, or singing. Implants can help you feel more comfortable and confident by avoiding the appearance of premature aging that occurs with bone loss.
Some of our patients are pleased with the fact that implants are permanent, others enjoy looking better. Still others are relieved that they no longer have to worry about loose dentures because the retention with implants is so strong. The best thing about dental implants is that if you are missing teeth or suffering from ill-fitting dentures, and the associated discomfort, you can now have a permanent result that enhances your quality of life.
Implants are actually placed in the upper or lower jawbones where they bond with the bone, and for many cases today, you can have a temporary crown placed on the implant the same day. For others, the implants are allowed to heal and the final restorations are placed at a later date. There are many options for the final restorations and Dr. Cantwell can offer you more specific information on which options might be best for you.
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