Dental Implants MA - Tooth Implant Dentist

Dental Implants are artificial tooth root replacements. Dr. Johnson at Newton Prosthodontics can take care of simple cosmetic dentistry to full mouth reconstruction. There are other restorative options for missing teeth, but in many cases, implants are the only option for restoring functionality. Implants are more functional than bridges and dentures, as well as more permanent. Keep in mind that dentists do not need a license to perform implantation; however, Prosthodontists are the specialists who should perform this particular procedure.

Dental implants are indistinguishable from other teeth. They are an "artificial root” which looks similar to a screw. The implant is drilled directly into the jaw bone and is generally placed in a single sitting, although a period of healing is required. After the healing process, a tooth is created and connected to the implant, thus replacing the missing tooth both cosmetically and structurally. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, to support dentures, and to support bridges.

There are many advantages to dental implants, mainly: lack of bone atrophy, restored ability to chew, improved cosmetic appearance, look and feel of natural teeth, and implants don’t need any adhesive or overnight soaking.

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