Implantes dentales

What are dental implants?

Un diente natural se compone de una raíz y una corona. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, podrás ver que tienen las mismas partes básicas. Ambos tienen una corona (la parte visible utiliza para masticar los alimentos). Ambos tienen una raíz que sostiene el diente de forma segura debajo de la encía y está anclado en la mandíbula. La diferencia es que el implante es de titanio. – el mismo material probado utilizado por los cirujanos para las articulaciones artificiales. Cuando se pierde un diente, se pierde tanto la raíz y la corona. Before replacing the crown, the root must first be replaced with a small implante dental.

Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. Los bonos de hueso con el titanio, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (corona) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the dental implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.

“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”

For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.

Surgical Advances

Recent advances in dental implant technology have opened the door for single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the extracción del diente – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.

As Prosthodontists, we are experts in making sure that your prosthetic teeth, including dental implants, look and feel just like your natural ones. By carefully fitting and measuring with the help of the newest in imaging technology, we are able to ensure optimal function and aesthetics.