Dental Implants

NOT ALL IMPLANTS ARE CREATED EQUAL!  Ask Dr. Fox about your options and what are the differences between implant companies.  Don’t be misled be advertisements of cheap implants or that is exactly what you will get.  We use implants from big companies with years of research.  These implants are proven to provide long term soft and hard tissue harmony.  They will also be around for long haul not like some companies that are here today gone tomorrow leaving you with repair issues as they inevitably wear out.

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants are tiny titanium posts which are placed into the jaw bone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, dental implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing.

Dental implants are changing the way people live! With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life.

Evaluation for Dental Implants

If, like many others, you feel implant dentistry is the choice for you, we ask that you undergo a dental/radiographic examination and health history. During these consultation visits, your specific needs and considerations will be addressed by Dr.Fox.  Your questions and concerns are important to us and our team will work with you very closely to help make your procedure a success.  In that past few years Dr. Fox has taken over 600 hours of continuing education dedicated to cutting edge surgical and restorative implant therapy.  Rest assured any and all treatment options will be discussed.

Dental Implant Procedure

Dental implants are metal anchors, which act as tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jaw bone. Small posts are then attached to the implant, which protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.

For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, dental implants are placed within your jaw bone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums, gradually bonding with the jaw bone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, your restorative dentist designs the final bridgework or denture, which will ultimately improve both function and aesthetics.

After the dental implant has bonded to the jaw bone, the second phase begins. An impression must be taken. Then posts or attachments can be connected to the implants. The replacement teeth are then made over the posts or attachments. The entire procedure usually takes about 4 months. Most patients do not experience any disruption in their daily life.