Dental Implants

Implant dentistry is the most predictable, long term solution for tooth loss. Dental implants are artificial titanium tooth roots that are placed painlessly into the bone of the jaw. The implants are then screwed to an abutment that replicates a tooth that has been prepared for a crown. On the abutment, we place ceramic crowns that reproduce the natural teeth.

Our success rates for implants depend on the patient’s health, the location, the bite force, and the quality of bone, but are usually extremely high. In the past, dental bridges and dentures were a patient’s only option. In the last 20 years implants have given us options that we never had in improving the lives on many individuals. Implant placement is sometimes done at the time of tooth extraction and is referred to as an immediate implant. In other instances it is necessary to extract, place artificial bone in the area, and wait.

Dr. Spath is well versed in the placement and restoration of implants and usually recommends them when appropriate. For individuals that have been relegated to dentures, we now have the option to replace their missing teeth with natural appearing and functioning teeth so they can chew and smile without any worries. If dental Implants Newport Beach interest you, feel free to schedule a consult with Dr. Spath.

For more information on dental implants please click on the link below
http://www.ada.org/sections/scienceAndResearch/pdfs/patient_47.pdf

Example of Implant over Dentures

Implant replacing missing molar