Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. When a fracture or decayed tooth is removed, a dental implant is placed in the jawbone to replace the missing tooth or teeth.
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. When a fracture or decayed tooth is removed, a dental implant is placed in the jawbone to replace the missing tooth or teeth. The implant actually fuses to the bone and becomes very sturdy and strong. A crown is placed on the top of the implant and the combination of the implant and crown look and function just like a natural crown and its root. This type of treatment allows you to chew naturally, laugh and talk normally.
Dr. Shankland and his staff can treat you with conventional implants. This wonderful service also helps hold dentures and partial dentures in place when nothing else has worked. Imagine having a denture and still being able to eat, talk or sing normally with no concern of a loose denture?
Dr. Shankland offers a free consultation concerning implants. The apointment includes an extensive oral and cancer examination and any necessary x-rays as well as a thorough consultation in which all of your treatment options will be discussed. In the picture below, a conventional implant with its crown is pictured. The picture on the far right shows the implant embedded within the bone and the bone actually growing up to and around the implant. Oftentimes, we can place the implant and crown at the very same appointment!
Are dental implants safe? Dr. Shankland, being a mercury-free dentist since 1979, if very concerned with using only biocompatible materials within the human body. Dental implants are usually made of titanium, a biocompatible material that’s been used in the body for decades for joint implants. To date, Dr. Shankland has not discovered or read any study which demonstrates that titanium is injurious to the body.
Titanium is a strong and sturdy material. After placing the implant into the jawbone, your bone actually locks around the implant, fusing to the implant. This gives stability and great support to implants so that missing teeth can be replaced for normal, daily functions.
If you’re interested in discussing implants with Dr. Shankland, contact the office and make an appointment for a free-of-charge consultation.
