Dental Implants

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Dental Implants in Flint, MITo provide you with a better understanding of dental implants in Flint, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants at our Flint, MI office are discussed.

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What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.

Dental implants are changing the way people live! With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life.

Dental Implants are the treatment that have achieved the highest success among all dental procedures.

Dental Implant Procedure

For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, implants are placed within your jawbone. Healing time following surgery varies from person to person, based on a variety of factors that include hardness of bone. In some cases, implants may be restored immediately after they are placed.

For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary teeth and eat a soft diet during this time.

After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Dr. Perez will uncover the implants and attach a small healing collar. After a few weeks your general dentist will be able to start making your new teeth. An impression must be taken. Then posts or attachments can be connected to the implants. The teeth replacements are then made over the posts or attachments. The entire procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients do not experience any disruption in their daily life. Surprisingly, for most of the patients no pain and only minor discomfort is experience after the surgery.

Dr. Perez has received extensive training in Implantology. As a lecturer and through continuing education, Dr. Perez is abreast of the most current information on implant dentistry.