What
is a dental implant?
An
implant is a man-made tooth root
that occupies the positions that
your natural teeth once held.
Implants are made from a
biologically safe metal and are
designed in various shapes and
sizes to fit your individual
needs. Because implants provide
the look, feel, comfort, and
convenience of natural teeth, many
individuals have made that
investment in improving their
lives. Candidates for implants can
include anyone, from a teenager
who has lost a tooth in a football
injury to an 80-year-old who has
worn dentures for 30 years. The
procedure is a safe comfortable
one, with long-term benefits that
include relief from pain and
reclaiming natural chewing
ability.Recently, Dr. Wall has
incorporated minimally invasive
surgical techniques into his
practice.
-
Immediate placement - the implant is
placed at time of tooth
extraction with or without a
temporary crown.
-
Flapless placement - placing one
or more implants into an area
without the need for an incision
or stitches.
Dr.
Wall also offers traditional
placement implants for those situations
that do not qualify for minimally
invasive techniques.
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