Implants

Are you tired of...

Not being able to chew properly?

Looking like you're frowning all the time?

Having plastic on the roof of your mouth?

Using dental adhesives?

Seeing holes or gaps between teeth?

If so, you can replace those dentures and fill those holes forever with dental implants. Implants are small titanium fixtures placed in the jawbone, serving as the "root" for a replacement tooth. Attaching a replacement tooth to an implant is very easy and predictable. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several.

What are the advantages of getting an implant?
Implants are practically indistinguishable from your natural teeth. They are fitted so securely that they allow you to chew and speak without the worry of them moving.
Implants can last a lifetime, if maintained properly.
Healthy adjacent teeth are not touched, thereby allowing them to maintain their strength and integrity. The implant replaces the roots of a missing tooth, which helps to keep bone loss in that area to a minimum.

Who is a good candidate for implants?
People with poorly fitting dentures or with missing teeth and they want to avoid drilling of healthy neighboring teeth as is done when placing bridges.

How long is the implant process from start to finish?
It can take anywhere from a few months to over a year to complete treatment because the implant must fuse to your bone and become "integrated." Once the implant has become a part of the jaw, then a crown can be placed.

Is it painful?
No. Some people experience minor swelling, but very little, if any discomfort. It is essential that you follow your doctor's instructions to assure safe and rapid healing. Routinely, people go back to their regular daily activities immediately.

Call today to set up a complimentary consultation with Dr. Weigand and discuss if implants are right for you.