Dental Implants

If you have one or more missing teeth or will soon be having a tooth extracted, you may be considering tooth replacement options. Most patients have a choice in this decision, usually comparing the benefits of implants versus other solutions like dentures and bridges. Though not everyone will be a good candidate for dental implants, those who are will experience a more secure and long-lasting solution when choosing implants.

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically implanted in or on your jawbone. Known as osseointegration, the metal posts become substitutes for the roots of your teeth. After healing, artificial teeth are placed on top of the posts, which create a foundation that is just as strong, if not stronger, than your natural teeth.

Dental implants are revolutionary in that they preserve both the jaw bone and facial structure.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants Are:

Permanent
Look and feel like natural teeth
Better for oral health
Convenient

Dental Implants can:

Last a lifetime
Be more affordable than dentures in the long run
Boost your self-confidence
Improve your overall health
Give you a better experience at mealtime
Help your speech

Am I Candidate for Dental Implants?

Because implants offer a lifelike, stable, and durable tooth replacement option to patients who have suffered tooth loss, understandably, an increasing number of patients want to pursue dental implants. However, for the best chances of long-term success with dental implants, patients must be good candidates for implant placement.

The best way to find out which procedure is right for you is to schedule a consultation with our downtown Portland Dental office. At our practice, we highly recommend dental implants whenever possible. As part of the treatment planning process, we will thoroughly examine your jaw structure, including via radiography, to determine whether you have sufficient bone to support the implant. At Centerport Family & Implant Dentistry will get to know you and discuss the many factors that will help you discover if implant dentistry is the right choice for you.