Dental implants are surgical components that are placed into the jawbone to anchor crowns or bridges. By fusing to the bone, implants provide support for replacement teeth, which are either cemented or screwed onto the implant. The result is nearly identical to natural teeth in aesthetics, function and maintenance.
Dental implants also help preserve existing jawbone and promote better overall dental health. Dentists agree that implants are the best possible solution for tooth replacement.
Most Common Dental Implant Procedures
Front Tooth Implants
Overview/explanation Front tooth implants aren’t as common as dental implants placed in the posterior areas of the mouth, but in most cases they are the best option for replacing a missing front tooth. A missing front tooth leads to many…
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Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants—sometimes referred to as MDI or narrow-diameter implants—are an excellent option if you’re looking to replace lost teeth in areas with less bone volume. Mini dental implants are used in the same ways as conventional implants and have…
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All-on-4 Dental Implants
Detailed Procedure Guide: All-On-Four® Dental Implants What are All-On-Four (AO4) dental implants? All-On-4 (AO4) refers to a comprehensive dental implant program that completely replaces bad teeth with dental implants. With the All-On-Four treatment concept natural teeth are surgically removed and…
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Single Posterior Dental Implants
Patients looking to replace missing teeth in the posterior areas constitute the majority of dental implants performed annually. According to the CDC, there are over a million people who are missing at least one back tooth. Missing back teeth can…
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Full Mouth Dental Implants
Full mouth dental implants are an option if you are missing most or all of your teeth due to damage, periodontal disease, or tooth decay. You may also hear the procedure referred to as full mouth restoration or reconstruction. Full…
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Same Day Dental Implants
Detailed Procedure Guide: Same Day Implants Same day dental implants—which your dentist will refer to as immediate load implants—may appeal to you if: You want or need to minimize disruption to your day-to-day life, andDon’t like the idea of leaving…
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