Implants
Dentures & Dental Implants
According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons almost 70% of adults between the ages of 35 and 44 have lost at least one tooth as a result of gum disease, tooth decay or an accident. By age 74, nearly 30% of adults will have lost all of their permanent teeth.
Remember, your smile can directly affect your personal relationships and career. It’s part of what makes you who you are. Keep it shining bright for the rest of your life through getting dentures or dental implants at Greenspoint Dental.
Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures are prosthetic devices that fit over the gums, replacing missing teeth. Partial dentures replace only a few missing teeth while full dentures are designed to replace an entire set of teeth.
Dental Implants
An alternative to dentures, dental implants are a permanent replacement for missing teeth. Unlike removable dentures that affix to the gum line, implants are fused to the jawbone, serving as an anchor for the replacement tooth. Best of all, dental implants never need to be taken out. They are secure and comfortable and a common cosmetic dental procedure offered at Greenspoint Dental. Dr. Bosse has specialty training in dental implants and is highly-qualified at this procedure. We offer All on 4 Dental Implants, where all teeth are supported by four implants, rather than the usual six to eight.
Benefits of Dental Implants
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Youthful Appearance
- Prevents facial muscles from collapsing after the loss of teeth.
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Health
- Decreases the risk for gum disease, oral cancer and heart disease.
- Does not compromise or impact adjacent healthy teeth like partial dentures or bridges may.
- Restores 90% of the strength of your original teeth.
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Quality of Life
- Improves self-image.
- Increases confidence in social situations.
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Freedom to Eat What You Want
- Allows patients to eat healthy foods that weren’t possible with dentures (apples, corn on the cob, fresh vegetables, etc.)
- Increases comfortable chewing and biting.
- Allows patients to taste and enjoy foods better.
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Convenience and Reliability
- Eliminates the necessity for messy denture adhesives.
- Has been proven to last for 30+ years.
Dental Implant Procedure
With Greenspoint Dental’s advanced sedation dentistry techniques, our patients report feeling little to no pain during the implant procedure. After treatment, patients receive a prescription for pain medication as needed. Depending on the type and quantity of dental implants, the entire process, including healing, can take anywhere between 3-9 months.
The first step in the procedure is the dentist takes X-rays, and does an oral examination. If you are a candidate, an implant will be surgically placed in the bone. Then it needs to heal for four months to allow the implants to fuse to the bone properly.
After it heals, there is a minor surgery to expose the top of the implant. The post is attached to the implant and will support the tooth or teeth. The dentist will then take impressions and the prosthesis is attached to the implant. Once the process is completed, your teeth will look strong and healthy once again.
Dental Implant Life
The life of your dental implants depends on how well you take care of them. If you take good care of them they usually last for 15-20 years. Implants need to be brushed twice a day and flossed daily just like your other teeth.
Wondering if dental implants or dentures are right for you? Contact us for a free consultation.
