Implants

IMPLANTS

What are Implants?

Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that is surgically placed in the jaw. A prosthesis (artificial tooth or teeth) is then attached to the post.

What are Dental Implants Used For?

There are two basic uses for Dental Implants:

As an artificial root for a fixed prosthesis (usually a single tooth or fixed bridge).
As anchors for a removable prosthesis (usually an Implant-Retained Denture).

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Implants are generally considered as an alternative to Dentures, Partials, or Bridges. One important benefit of implants when used for Implant-Retained Dentures is that they slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue under the denture.

Considering a Dental Implant?

If you are considering a dental implant, Contact Us for an evaluation appointment. Dr. Crawford will perform an evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for a dental implant. If you are a good candidate for an implant, Dr. Crawford will provide you with further information to help you decide if you should have a dental implant.