By Arthur Kezian
Dental implants are the ideal permanent solution for anyone who has lost teeth due to an accident or has serious tooth decay requiring the removal of teeth.
Here is some important information about implants by an expert implant dentist.
They consist of a medically pure Titanium root replacement shaped like a screw which is implanted into the patients jaw bone, the implant is made of Titanium because the metal is proven to osseointegrate with bone, which in layman’s terms means that the metal will bond with bone and bone will actually grow around the implant. After around 3-6 months when the Titanium is fused with the jaw bone and the healing process is complete, the implant is uncovered. A dental prosthesis is then fabricated which looks and feels just like your original teeth.
The surgery itself requires a great deal of precision on the part of the dentist. As implants have become more common, the techniques and technologies have increased to such a point where success rates are extremely high. Because of the properties of the metal used, there is no biological rejection involved. The only way the surgery can fail is through mechanical failure of the implant itself, this is an unlikely possibility. When you contact us for a consultation we will help you establish whether you are a good candidate for dental implants and advise you on how best to proceed. We will also offer post-surgery advice on how best to care for your implant and your overall dental hygiene.
People go for implants because of several reasons, mainly for aesthetics. Implants will look exactly like regular teeth. It’s also permanent once it has been implanted. Many people even forget that they have had implants. One implant can also cover the loss of several teeth depending upon the type of dental prosthesis used. During a consultation with our expert implant dentist we will advise you on how many implants you require and which type of dental prosthesis is right for you.
Although the surgery has to be done in two stages and may cost more than other tooth replacement solutions, the effect is permanent and has the possibility to save the patient a lot of money over the course of the patients lifetime. All work is carried out entirely in the patients’ best interests.
To ensure the success of the surgery we take great care to make sure the surgery is done in a sterile and comfortable environment, the surgery is most commonly carried out under local anesthetics in a room similar to an operating theater. After the implants have bonded with the bone, they are then uncovered with minor dental surgery or a dental laser. We offer comprehensive pre-surgery guidance to all of our patients, and we take great care to make your time with us as pleasant as possible.
If you are a good candidate for dental implants then the process will be carried out as soon as possible, advice will be offered at each stage of the process to help ensure the success of the surgery and put the patients mind at ease.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777