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What
are Dental Implants?
Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a cylindrical post, made of a titanium alloy, that is surgically placed in the jaw. A prosthesis (artificial tooth or teeth) is then attached to the post.
Our office offers the advanced Mini Dental Implants that can be placed using less invasive procedures.
Click here for a Patient's Guide to Mini Dental Implants.
What are Dental Implants Used For?
There are two basic uses for Dental Implants:
- As an artificial
root for a single tooth replacement.
- As anchors for a
fixed or removable prosthesis to replace multiple teeth.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Implants allow the replacement of a single or multiple teeth without relying on any adjacent tooth for strength or support. Implants are generally considered as an alternative to Dentures, Partials, or Bridges. One important benefit of implants when used for Implant-Retained Dentures is that they slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue under the denture.
- Of Americans between the ages of 18 and 64, approximately 49% are missing at least one tooth.
- Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement system ever devised.
- More than nine out of ten implants last longer than 15 years.
- Dental implants never develop decay.
- Dental implants never require root canals.
- Dental implants preserve the jawbone, which can prevent premature aging.
- No one can be disqualified for implant treatment solely because of their age -- some patients receive implant treatment when they are in their nineties!
Considering a Dental Implant?
If you are considering a dental implant, Contact Us for an evaluation appointment. Dr. Beckham will perform an evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for a dental implant. If you are a good candidate for an implant, Dr. Beckham will provide you with further information to help you decide if you should have a dental implant.
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