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. Andrew M. Vernon on Dental Implants
Dr. Andrew M. Vernon 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 titanium posts which can be put into the jaw bone in place of a missing tooth. After the implant is placed in the bone in a simple surgical procedure, a crown or other restoration can be permanently fixed to the titanium tooth "root ." Q. What are the benefits of dental implants?
A. It is usually the best possible way to replace a missing tooth. The implant restoration is lifelike, easily cleansable, and will never get a new decay like a traditional crown, bridge, or filling.
Q. How long does an implant last?
A. success rate of dental implants is well over ninety percent. That is to say, they are usually permanent.
Q. What are implants made of?
A. Titanium - an extremely strong, biocompatible metal that actually integrates, or becomes part of, the jaw bone.
Q. Who is a candidate for implants?
A. Most healthy adults are candidates for implants. People who smoke, have diabetes, or take certain medications have a lower success rate with implants.
Q. How are dental implants placed?
A. After receiving local anesthetic to numb the gums and jaw, a small hole is made in the jaw bone and the implant is carefully lowered into this hole.
Q. How long does it take?
A. The surgical procedure takes anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours, depending on how many implants are being placed and where. Then the implant site heals for a few weeks to several months before the permanent restoration is placed (which involves a short and painless dental impression visit and another short visit to attach the laboratory fabricated restoration. You can also use implants to make dentures and partial dentures stay in the mouth better.
Q. How to contact Dr. Vernon if we have further questions?
A. www.reason2smiledental.com, office phone#(801)263-0417
