Dental Implants
Losing a tooth can have a profound effect on your appearance and ability
to chew properly. When you lose one or more teeth, your remaining teeth
can drift causing changes in your bite and increasing the chances for decay,
gum disease, and the loss of additional teeth. It is difficult to replace
missing natural teeth with artificial teeth that have the same quality and
esthetics as your own healthy teeth. One of the most exciting technological
advances in modern dentistry for replacing missing teeth is the dental implant.
Whether you have recently lost a tooth or are wearing dentures, dental implants
may be a viable treatment option for you.
Implants can replace a single missing tooth, several teeth, or secure a bridge or dentures. The implants attach the artificial replacement tooth directly into your jaw. Most implants are made of titanium metal because it is very compatible with the bone and other tissues of the body. The metal anchor is the part of the implant surgically inserted in the bone. During the next three to six months, bone will grow around the implant to keep it secured. Another procedure is then require to attach a metal post which will then connect the artificial tooth. The physical connection of the implant into your jaw helps to restore a more natural feel and function like your own teeth.
Dr. Jesek has completed training in dental implant placement surgery and advanced implant site development at the London Institute based in Seattle Washington. He surgically places the tooth form implants in our office. After healing is complete, the artificial tooth is fabricated and attached in our office. Please contact us for information about implants or to schedule a consultation.
