What are Dental Implants? • Implant Dentistry

Replace Missing or Damaged Teeth with Natural-Looking Dental Implants

Dental implants are modern, efficient and the most sensible alternate to natural teeth which may have been lost or damaged. Implant Supported Crowns look and feel natural, give you a perfect smile and better dental health.

We offer Dental Implant Supported Crowns for patients who have damaged a tooth or lost multiple teeth. These are artificial tooth roots (surgical grade titanium) that are implanted into the jaw to support the replacement tooth. Afterwards, we will take a mold of your teeth and send it to a laboratory, where qualified technicians use the impression to build a custom made crown specifically designed for your implant.

At Coastal Jaw Surgery, we can place and restore your implants right here in our office, with out referring you to anyone else! We have a Prosthodontist on staff to create perfect restorations. This allows us to place and restore dental implants in the SAME DAY!

Plus, we have 3D Cone Beam Diagnostic Technology, which allows us to get a better picture of your existing bone mass. You should never get a dental implant without having a 3D image completed first!

 

What are the Benefits of a Dental Implant?

• Dental implants don't rely on neighboring teeth for support.
• Dental implants are permanent and stable.
• They will not come loose like dentures.
• They prevent your other teeth from shifting around due to the loss of a tooth.  
• Dental Implants prevent bone loss in your jaw.

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

A good candidate for dental implants will have healthy gums and enough bone in the jaw to support the implant.  If the bone in your jaw is insufficient (too thin or soft) to anchor and support an implant properly then you may require a Bone Grafting procedure before the implant can be placed.

You also may require a Sinus Lift if there is not enough bone height in your upper jaw or if your sinuses are too close together.

Your implant specialist will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants with the use of 3D Cone Beam CT Scan. This type will allow our doctors to accurately evaluate in a very comprehensive way your existing jaw anatomy that directly effects dental implant placement. This information is imperative for the success of a dental implant procedure.  Do not have an implant placed by any dental professional without a 3D Cone Beam CT Scan!

See Dr. Pikos discuss Single Tooth Dental Implants.