Buffalo Dental Implants...

 

 

If you are missing one or more teeth, you'll want to talk with Dr. Westermeier or Dr. Martin about our affordable dental implants.  Our replacements are as natural as possible. If affordable permanent dentures don't work for you, you may consider a titanium dental implant. Unlike a partial denture, which can be removed, a titanium dental implant is permanently anchored into the jaw itself.

You are a good candidate for titanium dental implant surgery if you have jawbone ridges that are in good shape and healthy oral tissues. When the doctor inserts the implant device into the jaw, a chemical and mechanical bond is formed. The jawbone actually grows into the implant.

With titanium dental implant procedures performed at Westermeier Martin Dental Care, you get a perfect fit that will look and feel as good as (or better than) your original teeth.

What is a Titanium Dental Implant?

A titanium dental implant is a metal replacement for the root of a tooth that is surgically implanted in the jawbone.

As the body heals for approximately 2 to 3 months after the surgery, the bone around the implant fuses to the titanium dental implant through a process called osseointegration.

After the healing phase is complete, the implants are used to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures.

What is the Titanium Dental Implant Process Like?

At Westermeier Martin Dental Care we begin with a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical and dental history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include specific X-rays.

After assessing the patient, a comprehensive treatment plan can be devised. From that point, titanium dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia.

The length of the healing time is based on the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After adequate healing is allowed to occur, the titanium dental implant can be used to support a crown, bridge, or denture.

How many titanium dental implants should be placed?

This is a question that should be determined during the treatment plan. A good rule-of-thumb is to place one titanium dental implant for each tooth replaced.

Other decisive factors for the number of implants needed for success are: the quality and quantity of the patient's bone. Equally as important are the existing anatomy of the bone and the financial resources of the patient.

Placing enough implants to restore teeth is vitally important to the long-term success of the restoration. Simply stated, the most costly mistake is to have an implant fail because not enough implants are placed to support the teeth. If the number of implants is limited due to financial constraints of the patient, then the implant treatment should be avoided or the type of restoration must be altered.

Are there different types of Titanium Dental Implants?

Yes, several types are available. The American Dental Association considers both the endosteal and the subperiosteal implants to be acceptable.

An important factor for selection is to determine whether your jawbone can adequately support the implant. Most dental implants placed today are endosteal root form fixtures (similar to a man-made tooth root).

Who should you see about getting Buffalo Dental Implants?

When getting a titanium dental implant, you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. At Westermeier Martin Dental Care, we have this expertise and offer quality dental implants prices.