Dental Implants
Dental implant treatment is the preferred method of tooth replacement. Dental implants replace missing tooth roots, helping to preserve the bone in the jaw and the original shape of the face.
| Because they replace the root, implants act as the anchor for the missing tooth, therefore eliminating the need to cut down the adjacent teeth. Dental implants form a stable foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like your natural teeth. Surgery is necessary to prepare the area for an implant and place the implant in the mouth. Following the procedure, a period of time is required for the implant to take hold and for bone tissue to build up and anchor the device. In some cases, metal posts are inserted into the implant during a follow-up procedure to connect the tooth. Dr. Nehawandian is one of a few dentists to provide complete dental implant services, including diagnosis, non- invasive surgical implant placement, creating the restoration teeth to fit securely onto the implants, and then maintaining the reconstruction. Dr. Nehawandian utilizes the latest technologies in CT scans and computerized treatment planning to provide improved results. Dental implants can be used in a variety of situations. Tooth Loss and Premature Aging Traditional dentistry has emphasized preventive measures to decrease tooth loss. But unfortunately it has not addressed the issue of Jaw bone loss after tooth extraction. Tooth loss causes remodeling and shrinkage (resorption) of the supporting jawbone and eventually leads to atrophic facial bone and collapse of overlying muscle and skin called Aging. Dr. Nehawandian takes it upon herself to educate her patients about the serious functional, psychological, and aesthetic consequences of tooth loss followed by Jaw bone loss. The primary reason to consider Dental Implants to replace missing teeth is the maintenance of valuable facial bone. |
