When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants offer a permanent, durable solution with a natural look and feel. Because implants involve precision in both form and function, they are best planned and executed by a board-trained prosthodontist. Dr. Orbach brings specialized training in restoring implants to optimal esthetics and occlusion, ensuring that your implant not only looks great but performs reliably for years to come.
Dental Implants – The Next Best Thing to the Real Thing
Traditional tooth replacement methods like dentures, crowns, and bridges do a fine job in repairing both the look and function of a damaged smile. Depending on the location, missing teeth can affect everything from our ability to eat, our speech and even the health of the bone tissue in the gum, and the stability of the surrounding teeth. A denture or crown replaces the bottom half of the tooth, which is obviously very important. But dental implants go a step further, and replace the root of the missing tooth as well, making it the most permanent of the options currently available.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
The implant consists of a cone-shaped titanium screw that replaces the root of the missing tooth. Once the implant has fused with the surrounding bone in the gum, the crown of the tooth is attached to the implant with an abutment, permanently securing the new tooth in place. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several. Once it has healed, the implants do not have to be removed for maintenance or care and are generally as stable and secure as a natural tooth.
Who is a Candidate for Dental Implants?
People with sufficient healthy bone tissue and in good general health are typically eligible for dental implants. Contact Gary A. Orbach, DMD in Central Park, New York at (212) 371-6622 to schedule a consultation today!
