Austin, TX Periodontist
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed (as
opposed to removable) solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants
provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.
Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium, and in limited
applications zirconium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a
Periodontist – a specialist of the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants
are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!
Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years, but on
occasion, they will have to be replaced.
Reasons for dental implants:
• Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.
• Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into
missing tooth space.
• Restore a patient’s confident smile.
• Restore chewing, speech, and digestion.
• Restore or enhance facial tissues.
• Support a bridge or denture, making them more secure and
comfortable.
SINGLE TOOTH MISSING
Benefits
When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant
in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a
natural tooth.
In some cases, a so-called one-piece implant is used. This means that all components are
installed as a single unit, resulting in immediately full functioning teeth, shorter
treatment time and minimized pain.
• Immediately functioning teeth
• Excellent esthetic result
• Life long, stable solution
SEVERAL TEETH MISSING
Benefits with fixed bridge on implants:
When three or more teeth are missing in the back of the mouth, a fixed bridge anchored to
dental implants is the only fixed alternative. Traditional dentures can't offer the same
stability or function.
Having dental implants replacing your lost back teeth will give you new, unparalleled
strength and stability that allows you to eat what you want. It will also preserve your
jawbone and facial appearance.
• The only fixed alternative in this situation.
• A stable, secure solution that lets you eat what you want
• Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss
ALL TEETH MISSING
Benefits of a fixed bridge on implants
When all teeth are missing or in such condition that they need to be replaced, a fixed
bridge anchored to dental implants is the best permanent solution
Before dental implants, there were no fixed solution available for people who lost all their
teeth. Today, it is possible to replace a full jaw with dental implants and a fixed bridge
that results in a permanent, stable and highly esthetic solution.
• Lets you eat and function like having natural teeth
• A solid, stable solution that will serve you for life
• Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss
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Robert L. Machen, DDS, MS – Periodontics and Dental Implants
2500 W. William Cannon Drive, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78745 512-912-9750