Dental Implants
Dental implants are used for the replacement of lost natural teeth. Having your missing teeth replaced with implants means providing comfort, stability, proper chewing function, and appearance versus a removable solution. Since the implants are placed into the jawbone, they are sturdy and provide a level of support very similar to that of a healthy natural tooth. They also provide long-term benefits such as jaw bone stability and retention.
Dental implants are made of titanium, which is well received by human bone. This metal has been used in medicine for decades because it fuses so well with the bone. The implant fuses to the bone and remains successfully in place because it feels natural to the body, which treats it like a natural tooth. Dental implants provide the stability in the mouth which we rely on, and upon which we can place a very natural looking tooth to provide beautiful and long-lasting results.
Dental implants are placed and utilized in different ways depending on a patient's personal dental needs and wants. They can be used to replace a single missing tooth or to replace many missing teeth. Our team has been placing and restoring dental implants for over 30 years, and our office was one of the first to offer implants in the state of Minnesota. Dental implants are extraordinarily successful and gives a person back their smile, the ability to chew as if with natural teeth, and the confidence in their lifestyle.
During your initial consultation, we will see what your specific needs are and determine how best you’d like to proceed. Dental implants, once placed, require two to four months of healing before they can be put into function. Once placed into the bone, the tissues and bone around the implant accept it as part of the mouth. Because of their aesthetic benefits, it's hard to tell an implant from a natural tooth. Done properly, dental implants are extremely successful and can last for a very long time. If properly maintained with routine cleanings and regular visits to the dentist, dental implants may even last a lifetime.
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