Dental Implants

A dental implant is a cutting edge medical device that serves as a substitute for the root of a missing tooth. A connector, known as an abutment, is placed on of the top of the dental implant. Finally, a crown, the replacement tooth, is custom fabricated to match your natural teeth, completing your replacement tooth.

How are dental implants placed?

Dr. Amin will take a 3D image (CBCT) of your mouth to first evaluate your bone. If necessary, Dr. Amin will provide bone grafting services prior to implant placement. Utilizing local anesthesia, Dr. Amin, will precisely place the implant. Placement time can range from only 30minutes to 1 hour.

What are the benefits to dental implants over traditional bridges or dentures?

Dental implants offer many benifits over traditional fixed and removable dental restorations. Unlike dental bridges, dental impants do not require cutting of adjacent teeth to support a dental prosthesis. Dental implants also have the benefit of being easier to clean and maintain than a traditional bridge. Dental implants provide patients with a permanent replacement to their teeth as opposed to dentures.