Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw (mandible), the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent.
An Interview with Dr. Saeda Basta on Dental Implants
Dr. Saeda Basta is a dentist and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Dental Implants.
Q. What are dental implants?
A. Dental implants are small screws that act as artificial tooth roots when placed into the jawbone. They can be placed on both the upper and lower jaw. They are "capped" off with a special type of crown. The teeth that are attached to the implants are natural looking and help restore the patient's smile.
Q. What are the benefits of dental implants?
A. Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable. Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and provide a fixed solution to removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.
Q. How long does an implant last?
A. With proper care, they can last a lifetime, but on occasion, their crowns may have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear. When dental implants are a treatment option, they are the best solution and preferred method for replacing missing teeth.
Q. What are implants made of?
A. They are made of titanium; a metal well accepted by the body and heals together with the bone tissue to form a new, stable tooth root.
Q. Who is a candidate for implants?
A. A dental implant is the optimal solution for anyone missing one or more teeth. Implants can be tailored to different needs so that virtually anybody can have a tooth replacement that looks and functions like natural teeth.
Q. How are dental implants placed?
A. Implants are surgically placed in the jawbone.
Q. How long does it take?
A. After the implants are placed into the bone, there is a healing period where it needs to integrate itself onto the bone for up to six months.
Q. How to contact Dr. Basta if we have further questions?
A. For further information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Basta, you can call (626)915-7711, stop by or feel free to visit our website www.stmarydental.net and send us an email.
