Restorative
The foundation of replacement teeth or bridges, dental implants help to rebuild your smile when teeth are missing!
All About
Dental Implants
When you have one or more missing teeth, we can use our custom-made artificial 'prosthetic' teeth to fill in the gaps, but have you ever wondered how these teeth are held firmly in place, ready to withstand chewing that hard piece of fruit or steak? The answer to this question is dental implants, which can be described as an artificial root that is implanted into the jawbone, where the natural root once stood. Dental implants serve as the foundation for all artificial teeth.
Dental Implants Can Be Used For One Missing Tooth Or A Full Mouth Restoration
Strong and Durable
Dental implants are made from titanium and are incredibly strong screws or posts that are surgically implanted into the patient's jawbone. Then, artificial replacement teeth are attached to the implant. The result is a new, fully-functional tooth that is stronger than both dentures and traditional bridges.
The Best Option
While dentures and bridges are also viable options to replace missing teeth, each have downsides affecting functionality and durability. Dentures can sometimes come loose due to the way they fit around the gums, and dental bridges rely on the strength of the adjoining healthy teeth to which they are adhered. Therefore, dental implants are the strongest tooth replacement option because they do not rely on the strength of any other teeth, titanium never wears down, and the replacement tooth will be locked securely into place.
What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures are a great option for patients who are candidates for traditional dentures but do not want to deal with the extra maintenance and slippage that occurs when they inevitably come loose. The titanium roots of implants can solve this problem by securing dentures securely into place. For those that are missing several teeth on the upper or lower row of their mouth, implant-supported dentures may be the very best option even if a few natural teeth must first be extracted prior to the implant-supported dentures being installed.
Dental Implants
Titanium Strength & Durability
Artificial Roots
Secures Tooth Replacement
Dental implants are excellent options for patients who are missing one tooth, several teeth, or even those who need a whole mouth restoration. Patients love the functionality, durability, and amazing aesthetic result that our implants have to offer!
Eddie Lorents, DDS
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Lead by the knowledge and vision of Dr. Eddie Lorents, Dental Arts Center is a premiere, highly-renowned destination dental practice that offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Our innovative expertise, advanced skill set, and high-tech methodologies attract patients throughout Oklahoma, the U.S., and even internationally. We are also proudly affiliated with Sculpted MedSpas and our very own educational facility, which is responsible for training numerous dentists from around the country and world on the techniques we utilize to obtain positive outcomes. We thank you for visiting our website, and we encourage you to reach out to us for any questions or to request an appointment.