What Is a Dental Implant?

In this video, Dr. Gloria Stingley explains how dental implants replace missing teeth and why they provide long-term stability.

A dental implant is a replacement for a missing tooth or teeth. It is made of titanium, which is biocompatible, and it serves as a strong and supportive option for patients. Without an implant, a patient may be left with a gap or an unstable denture with no proper restoration.

Dental implants can be used for congenitally missing teeth. Some individuals are born missing lateral incisors on one or both sides of the central teeth, and implants can be placed in those areas and restored, sometimes with mini implants on the same day. Dental implants are also commonly used to stabilize dentures. Many patients, especially in the elderly population, want to chew comfortably and enjoy their food, and implants provide the stability needed to do so.

Advancements in implant dentistry now allow implants to be placed in the maxilla, or upper jaw, so patients can have dentures without full palate coverage. Many people dislike having their palate covered with acrylic, so implant-supported dentures can be designed in a horseshoe shape, either fixed or removable.

Overall, dental implants are a significant asset for our patients.

If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Carter-Rockbridge General Dentistry for a free screening to learn how our dental implant treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.

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