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Now “State-of-the-Art” Dental Implants ARE YOU LOOKING TO REPLACE ONE OR MORE MISSING TEETH? Currently, dental implants are the highest quality option available. Complete success of a dental implant depends on expert surgical precision and accurate dental restoration. At Pelican Landing Dental, we can offer our patients the best of both-which means your restored dental implants will not only function like teeth but look great too. We take the time to explain all possible treatment options and outcomes, address all concerns and work with our patients to achieve their dental goals. Dr. Lacy Gilbert is a skilled implant surgeon who has completed extensive training earning a Fellowship in Implantology. With the aid of our 3D cone beam CT scanner and sterile techniques we can assure that our implant placements are safe and comfortable. Please continue to read on for a detailed explanation of dental implants. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is an excellent treatment for replacing missing teeth. The implants themselves are small titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. Bone forms tightly around the implant creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Implants: When you need to replace missing teeth, you want something that is going to look and feel as much like your natural teeth as possible. Dental implants represent the state-of-the-art
in dental technology, making it possible to restore your smile to its natural state. Dental implants are the only solution that replaces the missing tooth while preserving and promoting healthy bone. If you prefer not to have a partial denture or bridge attached to adjacent teeth, you might consider a dental implant. Diagnosis of Implants: Depending on the situation, placing an implant invol-ves several phases, and treatment times can widely vary. First we determine if an implant is right for you. We discuss your health history and treatment goals and perform a comprehensive examination to check the health of your gums and jawbone. We determine if you need any additional procedures, such as bone grafting or gum surgery. Our greatest aid in the treatment planning process is the 3D cone beam CT scan, which gives us information such as bone width and location of vital structures. Benefits of Implants: Dental implants transmit chewing forces to the jaw, stimulating it and halting the bone loss associated with missing teeth. Conventional treatment options do not offer this important benefit. Unlike conventional crown and bridge tooth replacement, dental implants do not require the preparation of healthy teeth for abutments. Implants restore the ability to chew properly, allowing a complete and healthy diet. Editor’s Note: Article submitted by Dr. Lacey Gilbert, Pelican Landing Dental. For more information, call 239-948-2111.
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