Dental Implants
Replace missing teeth with dental implants
Dental Implants
Implants have changed the landscape of dentistry. Just a few years ago dentures or bridges were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Now implants have become a great alternative.
Dr. Garpetti and Dr. Tyng are highly trained in placing dental implants and will complete most implant procedures at our convenient Boise dental office.
Dental implants are created from synthetic structures and placed in the area where there was normally a root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures.
Not everyone is a candidate for a dental implant. For a successful dental implant to take hold, a candidate must have proper bone density and have a strong immune system.
Dental implants are so well-designed, they mimic the look and feel of natural teeth. They are usually made of titanium.
In general, good candidates who have dental implants can expect high success rates with the procedure.
The procedure can take several visits. During the first visit, a titanium implant is placed into the jawbone and the site is allowed to heal for several weeks or months. This gives your tissue time to grow around the implant to more firmly hold it in place.
During a follow-up visit Dr. Garpetti or Dr. Tyng will place an artificial, natural-looking tooth that is connected to the implant.
Types Of Implants
Implants can replace a single tooth or multiple missing teeth.
Full Upper Teeth Implants
The upper set of teeth is replaced with implants. Procedure steps include:
• Missing tooth roots are replaced with implants, which are covered under the gum line.
• A healing period of up to six months allows implants to take.
• The implants are uncovered and extensions attached.
• Replacement teeth are affixed to the implants and extensions.
In some cases, full upper replacements can be removed.
Anterior Teeth Implants
Implants are used to replace the front teeth. Procedure steps include:
• Missing tooth roots are replaced with implants, which are covered under the gum line.
• A healing period of up to six months allows implants to take.
• The implants are uncovered and extensions attached.
• Replacement teeth are affixed to the implants and extensions.
Full lower Teeth Implants
The lower set of teeth are replaced with dental implants. Full lower teeth implants usually only uses four to six implants (near the front), which are used to anchor a denture. This obviates the need for denture adhesive.
Posterior teeth implants
Teeth Implants are used to replace the back teeth. Procedure steps include:
• Missing tooth roots are replaced with implants, which are covered under the gum line.
• A healing period of up to six months allows implants to take.
• The teeth implants are uncovered and extensions attached.
• Replacement teeth are affixed to the implants and extensions.
Single Tooth Implant
Single Tooth Procedure Steps Include:
• Missing tooth root is replaced with an implant, which remains covered under the gum line.
• A healing period of up to six months allows the implant to take.
• The implant is uncovered and an extension attached.
• Replacement tooth is affixed to the implant and extension.
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