Prosthodontics

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Dental Implants

Dental implants will replace your tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts.

Dr. Whitsitt will replace your damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth. They will look and function much like your real teeth.

Dental implants are a welcomed alternative to dentures or bridgework that often fit well.

Factors to consider before getting implants:

Your implants will be solid support for your new teeth. The overall process may involve several procedures. Your jaw bone will heal tightly around the implant. This process will require time. The process can take several weeks.

Why dental implants are done:

Dental implants are surgically placed in your jawbone. They serve as the roots of missing teeth.

Implants are made of titanium, which fuse with your jawbone. They will not slip, make noise or cause bone damage the way fixed bridgework or dentures do. Implant materials will not decay like your own teeth.

Consider dental implants...

• If you have one or more missing teeth
• If your jawbone has reached full growth
• If you have adequate bone to secure the implants. 
• If you have healthy oral tissues
• If you don't have health conditions that affect bone healing
• If you are unable... or unwilling to wear dentures
• If you want to improve your speech
• If you are willing to commit several months to the process
• If you don't smoke tobacco