Any person missing one or more teeth may be a candidate for implant dentistry. Dental implants can benefit teenagers to those in their 80’s.
A missing tooth causes a gap in the smile, allows the remaining teeth to shift into its place, and promotes bone loss in the area of the jaw. In some cases missing teeth even cause you to slowly lose function of your bite. Dental implants provide those with missing teeth the option of regaining a fully functioning, beautiful smile. Dental implant placement is also much easier than you may think. Dr. O’Donoghue has the technology to take a 3D scan of your jaw. This allows him to virtually place and align an implant before he even touches you. The scan shows him bone density, width and height of bone, position of nerves, and any complicating factors. The success rate of implants done with this technology is extremely high!
One of the most powerful aspects of implant dentistry is freedom from traditional dentures. Implant supported dentures do not require messy denture cream. They provide increased retention and stability of the denture. Implant retained dentures restore self-confidence, as the individual no longer has to worry about their teeth moving when they interact with others. |
