Dental Implants Procedures

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Dental implants are titanium anchors that act as tooth’s root replacement.

Dental implants are placed in your jawbone and usually for the first two to four months following surgery, the implants are beneath or right at the surface of the gums. While they gradually integrate with the bone, you should be able to wear a temporary replacement of your teeth and eat a regular diet. Your restorative dentist will design the final restoration or denture, which will ultimately improve both function and aesthetics.

After the implant has integrated with the bone, the second phase begins. The doctor will uncover the implant, if necessary, and attach a small healing collar. After two to four weeks your dentist will be able to start making your new restoration. Most patients do not experience any disruption in their daily life.

Replacement of a single tooth

If you are missing a single tooth, you can replace it without having healthy neighboring teeth ground down to support a bridge.

Testimonial:

In 2006, at the age of seventeen, I received a dental implant from Dr. Akram Rafla. At the time of the procedure I had braces and was looking to fill a gap I had due to a congenitally missing tooth. Heading into the surgery I was quite nervous, but Dr. Rafla assured me that the procedure would cause minimal pain or discomfort. I remained awake throughout the entire procedure, and was impressed by Dr. Rafla’s attentiveness and concern with placing the implant just right. Two years later, I am still very happy with the implant I received and have had no problems with it. Dr. Rafla made me feel extremely comfortable from the time of my initial consultation all the way through to my post operative appointment. I would definitely not hesitate to visit him again for any other dental work I may need in the future.

Jordann L.

 

I dread going to the dentist and was terrified when I was told I needed a dental implant! I had no idea what to expect. I was referred to Dr. Rafla’s office by a number of people. I am SO grateful that I ended up in his chair. Everything was explained to me step by step. Everyone was wonderful! Professional, courteous, and above all caring!.... I think they could sense my fear! What I anticipated being a horrible experience, turned out to be just fine! I’m not planning on having another implant anytime in the near future, but if it is ever necessary, I know where I’ll be going!

Laurie L.

Replacement of a several teeth

If you have lost several teeth, replacing them with dental implants is an excellent alternative. Your replacement teeth are not dependent on support from adjacent teeth, as is the case with bridges and partial dentures.

Replacement of full upper or lower teeth

Dental implants, fused to the jawbone, keep the bone healthy and your teeth securely in place. Once implants have been placed in your jaw, they can be restored with fixed bridgework or overdentures. A fixed bridge is permanently secured to the implants, while removable overdentures are held in place by a bar and clip, or by one of many other attachments currently available.