Dental implants involve surgically placing titanium posts into the jawbone, allowing the bone to fuse with the posts over several months to securely anchor replacement teeth. The dentist takes impressions and makes an artificial tooth or bridge, attaching it to the post with a connector to resemble a natural tooth. Regular cleaning and checkups are needed to maintain the implant like natural teeth.

2. HOW DOES A DENTIST
PLACE IMPLANTS?
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3. INFORMATION ABOUT DENTAL
IMPLANTS
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Despite improvements in dental
care, millions of Americans suffer tooth
loss -- mostly due to tooth decay, gingivitis
(gum disease), or injury. For many
years, the only treatment options available
for people with missing teeth were bridges
and dentures. But today, dental implants
are available. A proper implant has no
physical downsides and has good
longevity.
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4. INFORMATION ABOUT DENTAL
IMPLANTS
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To receive implants, you need to have
healthy gums and adequate bone to
support the implant. You must also commit
to keeping these structures healthy.
Meticulous oral hygiene and regular dental
visits are critical to the long-term success
of dental implants.
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5. WHAT IS THE IMPLANT LIKE?
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A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, a
small post made of titanium, placed into
your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or
bridge in place.
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6. WHAT IS THE IMPLANT LIKE?
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Once the implant has bonded to the
jawbone, a small connector post -- called
an abutment -- is attached to the post to
securely hold the new tooth.
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7. HOW ARE THEY PLACED?
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Virtually all dental implants placed today
are similar to an actual tooth root and are
placed within the bone. As the jawbone
heals, it grows around the implanted metal
post, anchoring it securely in the jaw. The
healing process can take from six to 12
weeks.
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8. HOW IS THE IMPLANT MADE?
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To make the new tooth or teeth, your
dentist makes impressions of your
teeth, and creates a model of your bite
(which captures all of your teeth, their
type, and arrangement).
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9. HOW IS THE IMPLANT MADE?
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Fabrication of the crowns is based on this
model. A replacement tooth, or crown, is
then attached to the abutment.
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10. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AFTER
RECEIVING A DENTAL IMPLANT?
As you know, your own teeth require
conscientious at-home oral care and
regular dental visits.
 Dental implants are like your own teeth and
will require the same care. In order to keep
your implant clean and plaque-free,
brushing and flossing still apply!
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11. Call Today to Schedule
an Appointment!
Dr. Parvin Carter
DDS, MAGD
(530) 243-8064
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