if we’re placing a dental implant in your mouth, we think you should know what we’re putting inside your body. after all, our hope is that this implant will be a permanent fixture of your teeth for decades to come.

1. the 3 main parts of
a dental implant

2. if we’re placing a dental implant in your mouth, we
think you should know what we’re putting inside
your body. after all, our hope is that this implant
will be a permanent fixture of your teeth for
decades to come.
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3. there are three main parts of a
dental implant:

4. 1
the fixture is the bottom of the implant
and is the part that is physically
embedded below the gum line, fusing
with the jawbone to become a permanent
part of your smile.
the fixture

5. 1
the fixture
the fixture is made of titanium and has a
cylindrical, screw-shaped design. The
fixture is often coated with a material
known as hydroxyapatite, which can assist
with the osseointegration (fusion) process.

6. 2
the abutment
The abutment is the small portion that
lies right around the gum line.

7. 2
the abutment
Once the osseointegration (fusion)
process has been completed, the
abutment is screwed into the fixture
and will eventually hold the dental
work that becomes part of your smile.

8. 3
the prosthesis
The prosthesis is the dental work that is
done on top of the abutment, such as a
crown, bridge, or denture.

9. 3
the prosthesis
This piece is cemented or screwed into
the abutment if the prosthesis is a
crown or bridge, or snapped onto the
abutment if the prosthesis is a denture.

10. dental implants are designed and
constructed to be extremely strong and
able to last decades, becoming a permanent
fix for missing or chipped teeth and giving
you back the smile you want.

11. contact us today to schedule an
appointment. we’ll discuss how we can
use dental implants to improve your
oral health and make your smile even
more beautiful.
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