Implants are usually made up of 3 parts: the implant (a screw placed in the bone), the abutment, and the crown.
Implants are used to replace missing teeth. First you need to be medically screened to see if you are a candidate. Your gums must be healthy and you must have sufficient bone to support the implant. Once a tooth is extracted or lost, bone supporting that tooth will begin to resorb or shrink. The longer the space is left the more resorption will occur. An implant will help to maintain the bone.
If bone is already lost or insufficient bone is present a bone graft can be added to an area to help support an implant.
Implants can be used to replace single teeth or multiple teeth (fixed bridge or removable dentures).
Call us today for a consultation to see if you'd be interested in implants (519) 974-6120.