Decoding Dental Implants

DECODING DENTALIMPLANTS |Dental Implants Explained • Metal root placed into the jaw • Artificial custom-made tooth attached to the root • Implant looks and feels like a natural tooth • No special care is required • Unlike with natural teeth, decay cannot occur A Good Dental Implant Candidate Is Someone Who... • Has one or more missing teeth • Has sufficient jawbone to support implant Is in good general health Prefers to not wear dentures or a bridge 3 Steps to Getting a Dental Implant • 1.INITIAL CONSULTATION X-rays, molds taken Dentist determines if implant is best treatment • 2.IMPLANT PLACED INTO THE BONE Osseointegration (fusion of bone/implant) must occur Process can take up to 6 months • 3. ARTIFICIAL TOOTH ATTACHED TO IMPLANT Tooth will match color, size of natural teeth Dental Implants vs. The Benefits Dentures: • Implants can replace a single lost tooth + • Implants preserve gum and bone health » Implants help maintain facial structure Remaining natural teeth won't shift or loosen > Functionally as stable as natural teeth A May last a lifetime Infographic provided by: The mi DesignCenter The Smile Design Center of Baltimore yon atier www.smiledesigndoctor.com Sources: http://www.kellnersmiles.com/procedures/cosmetic-dentistry/dental-implants/ http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants