Frederick dentist, Dentist in Frederick, MD

Dental Implants

Why replace a missing tooth? When a tooth is lost, biting forces may change, teeth will shift, and a process begins that affects the ability to adequately clean your teeth, the progression of which can lead to tooth decay and bone loss.

Dental implants offer the patient the opportunity to regain normal function of the tooth without sacrificing adjacent tooth structure for a bridge or resorting to a denture. More importantly, as a means to preserve bone, it is the closest restoration to a natural tooth that we can provide.

Benefits

· The implant will osseointegrate (bond) with the existing bone.

· The dental implant will prevent progressive bone atrophy.

· The new implant will support your teeth firmly and safely.

· Your new implants are aesthetically pleasing.

· Implants have a proven scientific basis.

If you're interested in replacing a missing tooth with an implant, we will perform a thorough evaluation, make accurate diagnostic records, then plan the most ideal position for the "artificial root" based on how the final restoration will function.

Implants may also be used to support and retain removable appliances. If you have a lower denture, you probably know how hard it can be to eat comfortably. Securing restorations with dental implants can make a significant difference, restoring your ability to eat, talk, and smile with confidence again.