Am I a Dental Implant Candidate?

The good news: With new advances in dentistry, almost everyone is a good candidate for dental implants.

Gone are the days where only a few qualified for these mouth saving procedures. With new techniques of adding synthetic bone and special implants almost anyone can get a permanent solution that lasts decades. Dental implants allow you to get rid of embarrassing missing teeth and difficulties in chewing and smiling.

Understanding the Dental Implant Procedure

At Midtown Dentistry, our dentists are experts when it comes to dental implants. With years of experience, you are be assured that when the procedure is complete, your dental implants will fix comfortably and feel like real teeth.

Dental implants are metal anchors which act as tooth root substitutes. Just like the roots of your teeth, they are placed into the jawbone. Small posts that provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth are then attached to the implant above the gum.

Phase 1: Inserting the Dental Implants

For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, your  Midtown Dentistry dentist will insert the dental implants into your jawbone.

You will then need to wait for three to six month while the implants gradually integrate with the jawbone. But don’t worry…most patients are able to wear temporary dentures (if they are missing numerous teeth) and eat a soft diet during this time.

At the same time, your restorative dentist at Midtown Dentistry will design the final bridgework or denture, which will ultimately improve both function and aesthetics.

Phase 2: Attaching the Dental Implants

After the implant has integrated with the jawbone, the second phase begins.

At that time, your Midtown Dentistry dentist will attach a small healing collar to the implant. Then the posts are attached and your dentist will begin to make the previously designed new teeth.

The entire procedure from the day of placing the implant usually takes six to eight months. Most patients do not experience any disruption in their daily life. In many instances, treatment times can be drastically reduced as well.

Voted as one of Houston’s Super Dentists

If you are in need of dental implants in Houston, Texas, Midtown Dentistry is your answer. Voted as one of Houston’s super dentists, Dr. Jonathan Penchas and his  experienced team will make your dental implant procedure as smooth and painless as possible.

When looking for a Houston implant dentist, look to the doctors at Midtown Dentistry.
Fixing a large void created when a person loses their teeth and the gums and bone around them is not a “run of the mill” job. It calls for a special team of expert dentists such as Dr. Penchas and his partner surgeons.

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