Dental implants are the answer for anyone who is missing a tooth, several teeth, or all of their teeth.  No other procedure can give you  a more natural look or anchor crowns more securely.  A Center For Dental Health uses the innovative ANKYLOS system to bring our patients ideal function combined with beautiful aesthetics. 

Low self esteem is often associated with missing teeth and slipping dentures.  With dental implant technology, Dr. Loftus and Dr. Arnall can replace your missing teeth and your confidence!  Function is an important factor, too.  ANKYLOS implants are as strong or stronger than natural teeth, enabling you to chew your food normally and without pain. 

Implants can be used to replace a single tooth at a time (as shown to the left).  They can also be used to create a base to secure a set of dentures (as shown below).

How It Works
A dental implant is made of a small biocompatible titanium post that is embedded into your jaw bone.  Over a typical healing period of several months, your bone fuses to the artificial root of the implant.  This creates a very secure base to support single crowns, bridges, or dentures. The next phase includes impressions of your implant, soft tissue contouring, custom creation of the crown, bridge, or denture, and attachment to the implant.

Dental implants allow the doctors to replace teeth without putting pressure on the gums, eliminating pain associated with traditional dentures.  Also, the roof of the mouth is exposed so all subtle tastes and textures of food and drink can be experienced.  Dental implants do not require the dentist to grind down adjacent teeth as with conventional crowns and bridges, so your existing teeth are not affected.

Caring for dental implants is the same as caring for natural teeth. Simply follow oral hygiene basics; brushing, flossing and regular dental check-ups.

If you are missing teeth and you want to replace them, increase your confidence, and restore your chewing ability, please request an appointment with one of our doctors today!

← Before and after an implant and crown