Dental Implant Surgery
The first type of dental implant surgery dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. Seashells were hammered into the jawbone region to replace lost teeth. This surgery resulted in a fair amount of pain as one could only imagine. A more modern form of dental implant surgery came to America around 35-40 years ago. Dentists placed blade shaped dental implants into the bone with post attachments. Bridgework would be fastened into the posts at a later date.
Swedish dentists performed a unique type of dental implant surgery by placing a cylinder into the bone region and leaving it in place for about 3-6 months. The bone would attach itself to the dental implant and healing would take place. The next step in the procedure was to attach the oral prosthetic (tooth or teeth) to the engraved cylinders. The United States eventually adopted these procedures by 1980. Today, dental implant surgery has become a widespread need for many Americans looking for a permanent alternative to traditional dentures or bridges.
Medical Center Dental Group is devoted to giving you a beautiful smile. Having the right dentist is critical to proper oral health. Our caring educated staff of professionals use innovative techniques and modern day equipment to achieve a successful dental surgery result. Many patients have left our office feeling more confident about whom they are, and the way they look.
Our procedure involves maximizing the use of available bone space. We attempt to place as many implants in a given region to ensure strength and durability for the years ahead. They are meshed directly into the bone region, leaving surrounding gums and teeth in place. Once the procedure is complete, you will receive detailed instructions on how to maintain your new smile from home. We will schedule a number of follow-up visits (every 3-4 months) and clean your teeth regularly to ensure success.
This procedure is extremely safe and will give you back that long lost smile. This surgery is the ideal option for individuals, who want to replace missing teeth or are in need of a permanent alternative to denture wear. Patients, who have certain medical conditions, such as alcoholism, diabetes, and gum disease, may not be the best candidates for this type of dental surgery. However, the procedure is the perfect option for anyone, who is in good health or has lost a tooth due to decay, injury, or gum disease.
Implant surgery has become a viable alternative to removable dentures. Medical Center Dental Group works hand in hand with the patient to establish trust and cooperation, two important factors in the success of any procedure. There are a few limitations to this type of surgery, but these are minor problems, which can be fixed by our experts. Some implants run into the same problems like natural teeth. Sometimes they require replacement and bridges built upon them may leave some space between the teeth and tissue areas, so cleaning does not become a problem.
Patients may have to adjust to the maintenance associated with this, but the problem is insignificant in light of the overall results. The most common type of dental implants used for surgery is Endosseous. Tivalloy, an alloy of titanium, are the best type of material to use. This durable material is comprised of 90% titanium, 6% aluminum, and 4% vanadium. All implants are designed to make use of all the available bone space.
Dental implant surgery is more prevalent now than at any other time in our history. Medical Center Dental Group wants to assist you in finding your lost smile. Our implant surgery is safe and effective with little or no side effects. Patients can leave our office with the restored confidence of being able to speak and eat without the fear of embarrassment. So what are you waiting for? Come regain your waning smile and take charge of your social life once again.
For any other dentistry related questions or to make an appointment, please contact us at 888.790.0309 or feel free to Ask the Dentist.
