Modern dental implants have been used successfully for over 30 years. They are the strongest devices available to support teeth replacement. You don’t have to worry about your implant coming loose at the wrong time like dentures. Since they aren’t anchored to your other teeth, dental implants support your overall oral health and allow your new teeth to feel, look and function naturally. Dental Implants are a long-term, permanent teeth replacement solution and are designed to last 25 years or more.
Whether dental implants last forever is influenced by a variety of factors, such as:
Getting; dental implants shouldn’t be a hassle however, this is surgery and is best performed by a trained Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon. An Oral or Maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) has the specialized education and training on the complexities of the bone, skin, muscles, and nerves involved. Our Experts know how to evaluate the progress of osseointegration to determine whether your jawbone has completely absorbed the implant. (Osseointegration is the direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-bearing artificial implant. Wikipedia)
We are The Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas and are located in Greensboro NC. We offer oral, maxillofacial and implant surgery to NC residents! Our team at The Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas are here to ensure you get the best results possible. If you have any questions regarding dental implants please give us a call at Phone: 336-275-6600 or 1-877-582-6600.
Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function much like real ones. Because several surgical procedures are required for dental implants, your dentist or oral surgeon will do a full and thorough evaluation, including X-rays and teeth models to ensure the dental implants will closely match your natural teeth.
Dental implant surgery is often done in several stages. Each stage requires ample time for the jaw to heal in order to move forward with the next.
How dental implant surgery is performed depends on the type of implant and the condition of your jawbone. But all dental implant surgery occurs in stages and may involve several procedures. This process could take up to several months to allow your jaw time to heal and prepare for the final installation of the implant. Without a strong jawbone in place, the implant won’t take, so it’s important to be patient during the healing process
The Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas is located in Greensboro NC. We offer oral, maxillofacial and implant surgery to NC residents! Our team of specialists looks forward to working with you and sharing their expertise. We offer a full range of services to diagnose, treat, and resolve your oral surgery needs. Our goal is to lay the foundation for a beautiful smile though implant surgery.