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Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337 | 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337| 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Life Changing Benefits of Dental Implants In Philadelphia
If you lose one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, or another cause, there is hope. Dental implants are changing the way people live! With dental implants you can eat virtually anything and smile with confidence!
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are placed in the jawbone where teeth are missing. Implants replace the missing tooth root creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.
Small posts known as “abutments” are attached to the implant. These posts provide stable anchors for your new replacement teeth. Dental Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
Dental implant placement is a short procedure lasting only 20 to 30 minutes in most cases. Dr. Laudenbach provides local anesthetic in the most gentle way possible so that there is no discomfort during the treatment. Our patients frequently tell us they have almost no discomfort even on the same day / afternoon / evening after dental implant placement. Patients typically take something like Advil liquid gels or Tylenol Extra Strength regularly every 6 hours after treatment and have a backup pain medication which is rarely ever needed. Please be sure to take a look at what our patients are saying about dental implant placement in the patient testimonials area. In many cases patients are surprised that the procedure was much more straightforward than what they had imagined and wish they had started treatment sooner. Dental Implant Facts:
- Are the most advanced tooth replacement system ever devised
- Help preserve the jawbone to prevent the appearance of premature aging
- Look and function like natural teeth
- Are placed / restored in the doctor’s office with minimal discomfort! Most of our patients report minimal to no discomforton the same afternoon / evening of treatment.
- Improve your comfort, appearance, and speech.
- Have over a 95% success rate. If an implant is not successful it may be easily replaced after a brief waiting period of a few months
- Allow you to eat the foods you love
- Never develop tooth decay
- Allow you to talk, smile, and laugh with confidence
- Represent a conservative treatment option – your adjacent teeth are left untouched unlike traditional crown and bridge treatments.
- Never require root canals
- Can provide great stability for dentures and prevent bone loss caused by dentures
- Can completely eliminate the need for a denture
- Can help people of any age
- Are natural looking and very long-lasting
Implant Financing Available
Restore your smile with dental implants and flexible financing options that make treatment affordable and accessible.
What Types of Prosthesis are Available?
A single prosthesis (crown) is used to replace one missing tooth – each prosthetic tooth attaches to its own implant. A partial prosthesis (fixed bridge) can replace two or more teeth and may require only two or three implants. A complete dental prosthesis (fixed bridge) replaces all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw. The number of implants varies depending upon which type of complete prosthesis (removable or fixed) is recommended. A removable prosthesis (over denture) attaches to a bar or ball in socket attachments, whereas a fixed prosthesis is permanent and removable only by a dental professional. Overview of Implant Placement
The Surgical Procedure
The procedure to place one or more dental implants is relatively short, typically ranging from takes 30 to 90 minutes. The number of appointments and time required vary from patient to patient. The surgeon will bring great precision and attention to the details of your case. Prior to surgery, you may receive antibiotics and for greater comfort, intravenous sedation or nitrous oxide (laughing gas). These options are discussed with you at your consultation appointment. A local anesthetic will be administered to numb the area where the dental implant will be placed. When you are comfortable, the surgeon makes a small incision in the gum tissue to reveal the bone, creates space using special instruments, and gently inserts the titanium implant. The top of this implant is often visible through the gum. Sometimes it is better in the early stages of healing to have the implant covered by the gum tissue. 
1. Before Treatment
2. Tooth Loss
3. Healed Bone
4. Implant Placed
5. Healing
6. Implant Restored
When are dental implants placed?
In some situations, implants are placed several months after extraction. In many cases, an implant may be placed immediately following tooth extraction if the available surrounding bone is favorable. This advanced treatment decision made by your doctor simplifies the treatment process so that you won’t require additional surgery or a healing phase related to place the placement of the implant. When infection or other problems with the bone are present, immediate implant placement may not be the best treatment option, and limited bone grafting will likely be recommended. With this in mind, it is always best to address a dental infection or problem as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration or loss of the supporting bone volume.
If your tooth has been missing for some time, the adjacent support bone will likely grow thinner and shrink. This occurs because the natural tooth’s root must be present to stimulate the bone. As much as one third of your jaw’s thickness can be lost in the year following tooth extraction. If you are missing enough bone, you may benefit from having additional bone in the area. This ensures the implant is adequately supported when placed in the jaw.
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
How many implants do I need?
Most frequently, one implant per missing tooth is placed. Because many of the larger teeth in the back of your jaws have two or three roots, replacing missing back teeth with larger implants is the most common approach.
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
Experience the Life-Changing Benefits of Dental Implants in Philadelphia
Discover the transformative power of dental implants and regain your confident smile. Benefit from advanced implant placement techniques by scheduling a consultation today!
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1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-985-4337
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