A dental implant is a titanium device that is surgically placed in the missing tooth. This piece of titanium looks very similar to a tooth root, and once it’s in place, it acts in the same method. Special threads in the implant help the device securely bond to the jaw bone, which keeps it permanently in place. Unlike dentures, implants prevent bone loss. Your smile won’t age prematurely, and you will be able to speak and eat normally.

Ever since implants first hit the dental world, they became the go-to choice for both dentists and patients looking for tooth replacement. The functionality and look of implants make them highly appealing.
Metal-free dental implants are surgically placed into the jaw bone, just like titanium implants. However, these posts are created from a highly durable ceramic called zirconium. The ceramic post attaches seamlessly to the surrounding soft tissue, and in many cases, it creates a lower inflammatory response than titanium posts.

The “All-on-Four” solution is attractive to patients wanting to get rid of their dentures, and to people with failing teeth in need of a full upper and/or lower restoration. This procedure, as the name implies, only requires four dental implants per jaw to support a fully customized set of replacement teeth. The entire “All-on-4” treatment is completed while the patient is comfortably asleep using sedation dentistry, and the best part is that the procedure is painless and the patient receives their full set of replacement teeth in just 24 hours. (To read more about All on Fours, please read our blog HERE)