Implantology


Implant supported restorations have become the state of the art for replacing lost teeth. Tiny titanium screws serve as artificial roots to support replacement teeth. As few as 2 implants can be used to anchor a complete denture providing comfort, function and stability. Implant supported restorations can be removable or permanently attached depending on your conditions and preferences.
You can't get a cavity in an implant and they are proving to be minimally affected by gum disease so implant supported restorations may, in some ways, be better than natural teeth!
The latest technique in implants are called Mini-Implants. They can be placed without an incision and can be loaded immediately and for about half the cost of conventional implants. The blue bordered picture above shows a lower jaw with 4 mini-implants and a denture with rubber o-rings that snap onto the implants for stability and retention. Link to the Intec Mini-Implant site for more information on this new denture stablization prcedure.
If you would like to link to a very comprehensive website discussing implant dentistry, visit the IMPLANT RECONSTRUCTION site.
A less technical website is also available through THE WORLD CENTER FOR DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY site.
E-mail us to request a copy of Dr. Keyes' article, "Dental Implants - State of the Art, Lost Tooth Replacement".