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Implant Dentistry
If you have extensive tooth decay, gum disease, or bone loss, a dental implant may be the right solution for you. A dental implant is a permanent solution for a missing tooth that does not stress the surrounding teeth for support as a traditional bridge does. In addition, they can be replaced easily if the implanted tooth wears out.
In this procedure, a small titanium shaft is surgically implanted into the bone and allowed to set. The bone grows around it forming a tight connection, which additionally slows or stops the bone loss that occurs when the root of a natural tooth is missing. Once the implant is firmly set in the mouth, Dr. Guffey, Dr. McLaws, and Dr. Roper will attach the replacement tooth onto the top of the shaft.
Implants can also be used as part of an implant bridge, an alternative to partial dentures. An implant bridge has several advantages, including:
No adjustment period—once the work is done you only feel teeth, not metal supports in your mouth
Slowing of the bone loss that occurs with missing teeth
No discomfort or difficulty in eating
Permanence—they never have to be removed for eating or cleaning
Vista Dorada Dental of Gilbert, Arizona also offers mini dental implants. About half the diameter of traditional implants, these are mainly used to stabilize lower dentures. You can get mini dental implants in one appointment for just 50-70% the cost of standard dental implants.
Call for 480-963-9900 for a free dental implant consultation at Vista Dorada Dental of Gilbert, Arizona.
