Dental Implants Mountain View
With permanently anchored dental implants, now you have the opportunity to replace your missing tooth/teeth and ill-fitting dentures.
Some of the implant services we offer:
- 3D imaging and CT scan-guided implant surgery
- Single implants
- Multiple implants
- Implant-retained removable dentures
- Digital implant impression
Dental implants are a permanent and appealing solution to replace missing or extracted teeth. They are better than other alternatives such as bridges, because no additional teeth need to be altered to replace the missing tooth/teeth and implant-supported fixed prostheses are more secure and comfortable than removable dentures.
The entire implant process is usually performed over the course of a few months. The first part of the process is to install the implant itself, where a screw is placed into the jaw bone. A small incision is made in the gum so that the implant can be inserted. Multiple implants can be placed at once if necessary. After the implants are placed the gums are sutured.
The implant is usually allowed two-to-six months to heal, and during this time the jaw bone will form around the implant in a process called osseointegration. The healing time is determined by bone quality and your treatment goal. During this time, you may choose to have a temporary appliance made so you can eat and speak normally and maintain an aesthetic smile.
After the implant has healed, it is time to place an abutment (“post”) that serves as the base for your new tooth. Once this is placed, an impression of the abutment is taken which is used to create your permanent restoration. Some offices have an onsite lab to create the crown, while others will send it to an outside lab. Once the restoration is complete, you return to the office to have it permanently attached. After a short period of time, the implant will feel just like one of your own teeth.
Q: What is a dental implant made of?
A: Dental implants are made of titanium alloy. In order to fit individual needs, dental implants are designed in different shapes,lengths, surfaces, and connections between implant and post. Please discuss with Dr. Timothy Wu how to select the right implants for you.
Q: What are the benefits of dental implants?
A: The benefits of dental implants include improved health due to the ability to enjoy a wider variety of foods, improvement of your smile, speech, and confidence, minimal tissue irritation by your dentures and adhesives, preservation of your bone, as well as increased social interaction.
Q: How does implant therapy restore my teeth and mouth?
Q: Am I a good candidate for implant therapy?
A: As long as you are a healthy individual and can maintain good oral hygiene, you are very likely to enjoy the dental implants regardless of your age.Smoking, inadequate bone support and other negative factors may compromise the success of your implants. Please discuss with Dr. Timothy Wu to find out if implant therapy is right for you.
