How can I restore my smile with dental implants?
Restoring the smile with dental implants is easy. In fact, patients in many different situations will find that the versatility of dental implants make them the simple choice when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are titanium posts that are put into the jaw during oral surgery where a tooth once was. This stimulates the bone growth process known as osseointegration, fusing the implant to the jaw to function as a natural tooth root once did. Dental implants are a permanent solution to tooth loss, not a temporary one in the same way partial dentures and dental bridges work.
Who is a candidate for dental implants?
Not everyone is well-suited for dental implants. Dental implants do require patients to have a healthy smile free from infection, disease, and cavities. They also require patients to have enough bone to place the implant successfully. This is determined with dental x-rays, during which Dr. Steven E. Holbrook can evaluate the health of the jaw to decide if the bone available will be responsive to the placement of the implant. Without osseointegration, the dental implant placement can fail and alternative options might need to be considered.
How do I find out if I am a good fit for dental implants?
If you would like to restore your smile with dental implants and live in or around the Albuquerque, NM area, we welcome you to call (505) 881-1159 to schedule an appointment with our team. We are open to new and existing patients, and provide a wide range of tooth replacement options for patients to consider at our state-of-the-art facility at 8228 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Suite C.