Dental Implants
What Are Dental Implants?
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints.
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.
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Surgical Advances
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Kelly is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Dr. Kelly performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
“Don’t be afraid to Smile. For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.”
Paul Kelly Maxillofacial
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I would highly recommend Dr. Kelly for his expertise in dentistry and surgery. He was extremely clear in explaining what was going on with my teeth and how he was going to treat it. Even the surgery went great. He did his best to make sure poor eroded gum tissue like mine would take the implants successfully. Dr. Kelly couldn't be as successful if he didn't have such a great staff. They are wonderful. Thank you Dr. Kelly and staff. You gave me hope and made my implants better than I could have imagined. Take the stress away about your own mouth and see Dr. Kelly. You won't regret it.
- Marsha S
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I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO SUCH A PROFESSIONAL AND CARING DENTIST IN MY LIFE--AND I AM 66 YEARS YOUNG. IF YOU EVER NEED DENTAL CARE, GO TO DR. KELLEY!!!!!!!!!!!
- michael j
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I used to be a dental hygienist so may have more "awareness" than the average person about how things should be. Dr. Kelly has a clean professional office. He works fast but is gentle and knows exactly how to get what needs to be done in a quick, pain-free manner. This is my first (and I hope last) implant but if I need another. I would definitely come back to Dr. Kelly..
- Lea B