Dr. Barbara Johnson is a dentist and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Dental Implants.
Q. What are dental implants?
A. A confident smile changes everything... So if you have a missing tooth or have had missing teeth replaced by removable dentures or bridges, dental implants can provide a stronger, more secure, more attractive alternative that fits your quality of life. So what is the technical definition? I would suggest that a dental implant is essentially an artificial tooth root made out of titanium.
Q. What are the benefits of dental implants?
A. That’s simple, dental implant solutions look, feel, and function like natural teeth so this treatment option is the most aesthetic and functional treatment solution for replacing missing teeth. An all-ceramic dental crown or dental bridge, secured to a dental implant, offers a complete and beautiful solution.
By imitating an entire natural tooth, from the root up, implants offer a prosthetic that closely mimics nature. The result? Our guests enjoy restored function, which allows a healthy, active, confident life-style. Speech may also improve. Strong and secure, your new smile will boost your confidence, enhance your appearance, and improve your quality of life.
Although you have a number of restorative options for the treatment of missing teeth, none have proven to be as functionally effective and durable as implants. In many cases, dental implants may be the only logical choice for the restoration of all necessary functionality of the teeth and supporting structures.
Q. How long does an implant last?
A. It should last a lifetime!
Q. What are implants made of?
A. The actual implant is made out of titanium. The restoration that goes over the implant post is usally a beautiful ceramic crown that will match your natural teeth and blend seamlessly with your smile.
Q. Who is a candidate for implants?
A. After a thorough evaluation, we can tell you if you’re a candidate for an implant solution. Dental implants require adequate bone structure for placement so often times dental implant imaging is required - but don’t worry about being referred to an imaging center, comprehensive dental centers, such as Dentiq, take care of everything under one roof.
Q. How are dental implants placed?
A. After a thorough assessment, the procedure may begin. The first stage of the procedure involves oral surgery in which a titanium post is implanted into the jawbone for each missing tooth or for the new teeth that will anchor a bridge or denture.
Nature will take its course, allowing your bone tissue to fuse with the titanium post. This creates a solid foundation. Once secured, an implant specialist will attach a handcrafted, permanent crown to each post. The restorations will match your natural teeth and blend seamlessly with your smile. By imitating an entire natural tooth, from the root up, implants offer a prosthetic that closely mimics nature. The result? Patients enjoy restored function, which allows a healthy diet of hard-to-chew foods. Speech may also improve. Strong and secure, your new smile will boost your confidence, enhance your appearance, and improve your quality of life.
Q. How long does it take?
A. Dental implant surgery time varies greatly depending on the number of dental implants being placed and the location. If it’s just one implant being placed, it should take no more than one hour. Just last week, we placed dental implants for a gentleman who just wanted his two front teeth - that took approximately thirty minutes.
Q. How to contact Dr. Johnson if we have further questions?
A.
1355 W. Gray St.
Houston, Texas 77019
Phone : 713.526.2904
Email: date@dentiq.net
Website: http://teeth-whitening-houston.com
