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Dental Implants

Dental patients who have lost their teeth frequently turn to bridgework and dentures for permanent replacement of their missing teeth. There are drawbacks to both of these options. Bridgework can damage healthy teeth, and dentures can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and may cause bone loss. There is a better solution.

Dental implant surgery is a permanent solution to permanent teeth loss. An implant is an artificial prosthetic that is drilled into the jawbone and has a 90 to 95% success rate. Dental implants are more durable and stronger than bridges or dentures and provide maximum effectiveness for other restorative procedures such as crowns. The implants serve as roots for the missing teeth are fused to the bone and will not slip, make any noise or cause bone damage.

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