Dental Implants

Having a dental prosthetic implanted is considered a surgery, so patients undergoing this procedure will be placed under local anesthesia or sedation for the duration of the operation. The dental implant is surgically placed in the patient’s jawbone to create stability, as well as durability of the implant.

Dental prosthetics are considered a semi-permanent solution for people in good health, with exceptional bone density and a strong immune system. Just like with other types of oral surgery, dental prosthetics require the wearer to have strict oral hygiene, including regular brushing, flossing, and visits to your dental health professional.

Some benefits of dental prosthetics include their realistic look, feel and appearance, as well as their convenience as compared to traditional dentures. Previously with traditional dentures, patients would need to have healthy teeth extracted in order to make room for the denture itself, whereas with dental prosthetics, there is no need to extract healthy teeth. In fact, once the implant is firmly in place there is no need to remove it. It simply stays in place, anchored to your jaw through the gums the same as your natural teeth.