Dental Implants in New Braunfels
Replace Your Missing Tooth in in Schertz, New Braunfels, and Spring Branch, TX
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
Dental Implants: A better way to replace missing teeth.
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gingiva and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.
Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases, a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.
A Natural-Looking, Permanent Solution to Missing Teeth
Dental Implants May be Right for You!
New Braunfels Office
New Braunfels Office Phone Number 830-625-6914 Schertz Office
Schertz Office Phone Number 210-566-1114 Spring Branch Office
Spring Branch Office Phone Number 830-438-0382 Book Online
“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”
“For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.”
Surgical Advances
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Dr. Gossett or Dr. Jenkins performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.