More about dental Implants

 
Today there is another option for replacing missing permanent teeth, with results which are as comfortable, functional and beautiful as natural teeth. Rather than resting on the gum line like removable dentures, or using adjacent teeth as anchors like fixed bridges, dental implants are long-term replacements that your oral and maxillofacial surgeon surgically places into bone. 
Implants are composed of the same material used in orthopedic surgery - titanium. This metal is “inert,” which means the body does not see it as “foreign”, and bone simply grows around and "fuses" to the dental implant.
Dental implants do not slip or make embarrassing noises that advertise the fact that you have "false teeth." They can never get a “cavity”, and will never need a “filling” or “root canal” (as they do not have a “nerve” on the inside). Because dental implants fuse with the jawbone, they are very stable, functional, and bone loss is generally not a problem. After more than 20 years of service, the vast majority of dental implants - first placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons - continue to function at peak performance. More importantly, the recipients of those early dental implants are still satisfied they made the right choice. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.
The surgical procedure for implant placement is much more “gentle” and safe than many would assume, with a very low level of risk or complications, and a very high level of a predictable result in replacing a missing tooth or teeth. For more details on how this treatment may help your individual needs, please ask Dr. Mufson for an personal evaluation.