For many people missing one or more teeth, dental implants offer the most natural-feeling replacement available. An implant takes the place of the tooth root, creating a stable base for a crown, bridge, or denture that looks and works much like your own teeth. Because an implant stands on its own, nearby healthy teeth do not need to be reshaped to support it, and it helps maintain the jawbone that tends to shrink after a tooth is lost. Patients often find they can chew more comfortably and smile with renewed confidence. At Family Dentistry of Yorktown, Dr. Ken Wachs, DDS offers single dental implants, implant-supported bridges, and implant-supported dentures, with Sirona cone beam 3D imaging used to help plan each case. Learn more about the benefits of dental implants or compare them with traditional bridges.
Call 914-245-9881 to schedule a dental implant consultation with Dr. Ken Wachs at Family Dentistry of Yorktown in Yorktown Heights.
Dental implants are small anchors made of a biocompatible metal called titanium that are placed in the jawbone to replace missing teeth in the mouth. After placement, the anchors will begin to fuse with the bone over the course of a few months. After the fusing process, known as osseointegration, abutment posts are inserted into the anchors to allow for the permanent attachment of the replacement teeth.
An implant supported bridge is a restorative solution for spaces where three or more adjacent teeth are missing. This restoration typically requires two implants to support the bridge that provides a functional and aesthetic replacement for a patient’s natural teeth.
Because of the natural look and feel and the functional stability provided by the implants, implant supported bridges are an effective solution to replace multiple missing teeth.
A dental implant supported bridge replaces missing teeth by placing two or more dental implants to support the bridge instead of the adjacent teeth. These implants avoid putting any additional stress on your natural teeth and help preserve the health and function of the surrounding bone tissue and teeth.
An implant supported denture requires the placement of four to six dental implants as “anchors” to provide a sturdier fit and minimal mobility for your denture. With implant supported dentures, there is no plate covering the roof of the mouth, so speaking and eating are more natural and comfortable than with traditional dentures. For qualifying patients, our doctors may be able to complete the removal of all teeth and the placement of a temporary arch on the same day.
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