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

austinimplants.com

Robert L. Machen, DDS, MS – Periodontics and Dental Implants

2500 W. William Cannon Drive, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78745 512-912-9750