Missing teeth can impact your ability to chew, smile, and talk. Dental implants can replace areas of missing teeth or support removable dentures. We will be happy to discuss these options with you to see if implants are right for you. In addition to implants themselves, sometimes adjunctive procedures are required to achieve success in your implant restoration and improve your ability to smile and function, including:
For patients requiring extensive treatment or major cosmetic changes, we will perform a more comprehensive exam. Depending on your needs, we can provide additional digital x-rays, CT scans, plaster models and other diagnostic procedures that go beyond what you might expect from a routine dental exam.
This additional information helps us get a more accurate picture of your health and treatment options, which are important if you need extensive care. For example, certain procedures, such as implants, require satisfactory underlying structure and soft tissues to support the reconstruction. If necessary, we may recommend certain procedures, such as bone or gum grafting, to better achieve a successful result.
To ensure that you have the best understanding of your health and treatment options, we often create a multimedia presentation to use as a visual aid in discussing your needs and unique situation with you. We have found that this really helps patients to truly understand their options as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure.
