Dental Implants Appearance! Confidence! Security!	Dental implants are titanium-tooth-roots that can hold artificial teeth that look natural and feel secure! Single or multiple teeth can be replaced. The implants can also be used to very securely anchor dentures, either permanently or with a removal option. This eliminates the need for dental adhesives! Partial and full upper/lower dentures can be secured using implants!
	An implant for a single tooth An implant for multiple teeth Anchor partial or full dentures.

Implant types	The pictures below illustrate the many ways that implants can be used:
	single tooth anterior posterior full lower full upper

The 3 Treatment Steps	Step 1: implants are placed in the jaw bone, the bone is allowed to heal and grow around the implant for 3 to 6 months.  Step 2: A small post is placed on top of the implants. Step 3: Your new tooth is attached on the post.  You now have the option to have temporary teeth, or "Provisional implants" while you are waiting 3 to 6 months for your implants to heal. The temporary teeth to help you function as normally as possible. When your dental implants are ready, the provisional implants will be removed. Ask your dentist for more information.
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Benefits of dental implants

• Provide a very stable base for teeth or denture replacement
• Unlike dentures, implants can withstand nearly the same biting pressure as healthy natural teeth
• They can slip and slide like dentures and so help to avoid sores in the mouth and annoying clicking sounds.
• Implants function very much like real teeth so you can chew, talk and smile with confidence!

What are the risks?

Implant surgery has been successful for thousands of people. Negative side effects are rare and include bleeding, infection, injury to nerves or sinus cavity, and incomplete healing of the bone. Some discomfort and swelling is normal during the healing process. If you have questions about your individual situation, we'll be happy to address your concerns.

Are you a good candidate for implants?

If you lose one or more teeth or are unhappy with dentures, you may find that implants are right for you. Age is usually not a major factor. It is important you are in generally good health, have healthy gums, sufficient jawbone and committed to follow good oral hygiene habits.