{"id":257,"date":"2015-07-06T15:40:59","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.viennapleasantdental.com\/?page_id=257"},"modified":"2015-07-06T15:40:59","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:40:59","slug":"dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedentalva.com\/procedures\/oral-maxillofacial-surgery\/dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"StylizedImage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/styles.prosites.com\/litesite\/2018\/GenedImages\/Stylized\/s_Oral%20-%20Maxillofacial%20Surgery802847101.jpg\" id=\"ctl00_ImageFlareStylized1_ImageFlareStylized1\">\n        <\/div>\n<p>    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/&lt;![CDATA[\nSys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$sm', 'aspnetForm', [], [], [], 90, 'ctl00');\n\/\/]]&gt;\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Item_Name\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PageServiceLineItemName\">\n<div style=\"float:left\"><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Pagename\">Dental Implants<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Group_Items\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\">Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist &#8211; a specialist of the gums and supporting bone.&nbsp; The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient\u2019s smile!<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Dental implants are strong and durable and will last many years.&nbsp; On occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>Reasons for dental implants:<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Restore a patient\u2019s confident smile.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Restore chewing, speech, and digestion.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Restore or enhance facial tissues.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Support a bridge or denture, making it more secure and comfortable.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    <font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>What does getting dental implants involve?<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant.&nbsp; While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself for up to six months.&nbsp;&nbsp; Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the \u201cpost\u201d that will hold the artificial tooth in place.&nbsp; With other implants the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">After several weeks of healing the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor.&nbsp; Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete.&nbsp; After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed.&nbsp; Good oral hygiene and eating habits, alongside regular dental visits, will aid in the life of your new implant.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><em>If you have questions about dental implants or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n        <input type=\"button\" onclick=\"document.location.href='\/procedures\/oral-maxillofacial-surgery\/'\" value=\"&lt;&lt;\" class=\"Button\" onmouseout=\"this.className='Button'\" onmouseover=\"this.className='ButtonHover'\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_btnBack\" name=\"ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$btnBack\"><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental Implants Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. 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