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Dental Implants

Dental implants are becoming more popular in today's dental society for a number of reasons.  Implants are utilized to offer patients a foundation for new restorative teeth where natural teeth are missing or have been extracted.  The implant offers the patient the opportunity to regain normal function of the tooth without being forced to resort to a bridge or a denture.

Benefits

·         The implant will osseointegrate (bond) with the existing bone.

·         The new implant will support your teeth firmly and safely.

·         Your new implants are aesthetically pleasing.

·         You will no longer have pain during talking or eating.

·         The dental implant will prevent progressive bone atrophy.

·         Implants have a proven scientific basis.

Tooth Replacement

The tooth structure has two main sections, the root and the crown.  The root is the section of the tooth that is below the gumline.  A dental implant acts as the restorative for this section of the tooth.  The metal implant acts as an anchor in the jawbone. The first step of the procedure is surgical placement of the implant.  There is not often significant discomfort with this procedure.  This process can take from 1-3 hours depending on the number of implants being placed.

This implant will be left untreated for a period of 3-6 months. During this time, the bone will grow around the implant in a process called osseointegration.  A removable crown may be utilized during this time period to allow for chewing and to preserve the cosmetic appearance..

The next step in the process is to attach an abutment to the tooth.  This is achieved by exposing the top of the implant and placing the abutment.  This is the part of the implant that will support the final crown.

Finally, an impression is taken of the implant and a final restoration is crafted.  This restoration will be comfortable and cosmetically pleasing.  Your completed implant will be fully functional, allowing you to resume normal activities.

 Dentures With Implants

      Today there are many options for patients with dentures. Very few patients with lower dentures are happy with their dentures. The dentures do not fit well, move, cause pain, force one to eat soft high carbohydrate  foods, and require gobs of denture adhesive. And where does that adhesive go?!!!  Patients with dentures can now benefit from implants to support their dentures. Dr. Rabice can place implants in 1 day and stabilize and secure a denture immediately. Therefore, on the very same day your implants are placed, you can chew foods you have not enjoyed in years!  You will have no more embarrassment, no more pain, and no more swallowing denture adhesive.  Other patients may eliminate their dentures entirely and have permanent teeth made.

From Tooth Loss to Implanted Teeth in the Same Day

One of the most exciting procedures for patients who dread the thought of wearing dentures is to have their deteriorated and hopeless teeth removed and new teeth supported with implants placed at the same appointment. You will  never have to wear a denture and never go without teeth!! 

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