Dental Implants

Great benefits

Implants are a lifetime investment in the quality of your life, especially if it lets you get rid of your partial, or a loose denture. Since they are expensive, many people who need more than 1 implant break up the treatment into sections of the mouth, doing 1 section per year. To see if implants are for you, your 1st step is a Full Set of X-Rays with a thorough cleaning. One caveat - you cannot have any ongoing infection in your mouth while getting implants - hence your mouth must be in good shape 1st. Dr. Zizmor will give you a thorough examination, and discuss your options with you.

How it works

Implants are usually the treatment of choice to replace missing teeth. However there must be enough room, and the bone thick enough. Implants are preferred to a bridge, in that it is free standing, and does not involve cutting down adjacent teeth. It is easier to clean and maintain, and the cost is similar.

There is an implant specialist on the premises – Dr. Arnold Rosen, who does the surgical placement of the implant fixture into the jawbone. There is a specialized 3D Digital X-ray machine that ascertains the quality and thickness of the bone. A computer program calculates the proper size implant fixture, and at what angle and depth it is to be placed. If there is insufficient bone, then a bone graft can be done first. It takes about 3-4 months for the bone to grow into and integrate the implant fixture. If it is a front tooth, then a temporary partial is worn.