Implant Dentistry
Dental Education
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Does your less-than-desired confidence in your teeth affect your personal and professional relationships? Do you hide your smile because of missing teeth? Do you have trouble chewing?Getting dental implants or artificial roots is the most fashionable way to replace lost or damaged teeth. After a surgical procedure, it will take six months or less to have the implants fully-integrated with the bone under your gums, becoming one with you, and allowing you to have your best smile.
Do not hesitate to contact us to learn more about dental implants, or other procedures offered at Lorenzana & Dental Associates.
BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
- Replace your missing teeth
- Get back your confidence
- Stop bone loss
- Natural-looking
HEALTH AND DENTAL IMPLANT PATIENT RISKS
Patients should be in good general health conditions since implant placement requires surgical procedure. Successful bone integration of implants requires good periodontal conditions. Therefore, patients that suffer from diseases that affect gums - such as diabetes - or those who smoke usually pose a high degree of failure. A very important thing you need to realize is that, in order for patients to obtain the most benefit from dental services, they need to take good care of their teeth. Brushing should be done meticulously and repeatedly after every meal, especially in the morning and evening. Dental floss and mouthwash are a must-do. And visiting the dentist every six months for professional cleaning is absolutely necessary.
In spite of how "fragile" dental implants may seem, and how much post-surgical care they require, they remain a major breakthrough in the dental industry and an excellent tool in playback functionality and aesthetics of the masticatory apparatus.
TECHNOLOGY
CAD CAM Technology for your crowns!
CEREC is the unique CAD/CAM system for all-ceramic restorations in one single appointment. Aided by the power of CEREC, we can provide your desired results (aesthetic restorations) in a quick and safe manner.
TOOTH REPLACEMENT OPTIONS
Dental implants are the only proven way to prevent bone loss after the loss of natural teeth.
Single Tooth
A dental implant may be used to replace almost any missing tooth, provided there is adequate bone at the site. If not, procedures can usually be performed that regenerate bone to safely place a dental implant, which is then placed in the bone below the gum tissue. A temporary abutment may be placed on the implant during the healing phase (4 to 5 months). After healing, the final abutment is attached to the implant holding a custom-made crown that the dental laboratory will mold to fit you perfectly.
