WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CROWNS AND BRIDGE TREATMENT?
Crowns or bridges can restore and maintain the natural bite, prevent unnatural stress on other teeth, keep opposing teeth in their proper places, prevent shifting of adjacent teeth and enhance smiles, speech, and chewing functions.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are metal anchors made of titanium that are surgically placed in the jawbone to hold permanent replacement teeth or dentures. If you are missing one tooth, you can replace that space with a single dental implant. If you are missing multiple teeth you can have several implants placed and a bridge can be anchored to implants. When you have an edentulous arch, multiple implants can be placed and a specialized denture will anchor onto all the implants. This would give your denture the ultimate secure fit.
WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental implants are patterned after the structure of your natural teeth; they provide a highly stable support system for the replacement teeth or denture. Other benefits include improved biting pressure, comfort and fit, longevity and reliability, and increased self-confidence.
WHAT TYPE OF CARE IS REQUIRED FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?
The care you give to your dental implants makes a tremendous difference in the overall satisfaction. Frequent dental check-ups with your dentist to keep your gum tissue in optimal health are required.
Your implant or implants will be placed by a periodontist or oral surgeon. After around 4 to 6 months, the implant will be prepared and then Dr. Wiltman will take an impression of the abutment/anchor and crown. Now you have a new dental implant crown.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?
You need to have good health, healthy gums, sufficient underlying jawbone to support the implants, and a good attitude to ensure that you follow through with vital oral hygiene.