Laureen Langer, DDS
Burton Langer, DMD
Creating Beautiful Smiles
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Dental Implants

Improved Quality Of Life

Implant-supported replacement teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth.

For patients, dental implants provide comfort, convenience, and confidence. For dentists, dental implants provide patient satisfaction.

BEFORE

AFTER

Dental implants are the latest method of replacing teeth that are missing or require extraction. They are made of three key components – an anchor, which looks like a screw, that is inserted into the jawbone, a crown that acts as a replacement tooth, and an abutment that secures the two together.

WILL MY IMPLANT BE NOTICEABLE?
One of the biggest reasons that people choose implants is for their subtlety. The visible part of your implant – the replacement tooth – will be color-matched so that it is the same as your existing teeth. It is also a permanent fixture, so there is no need for unsightly denture removal and you can eat and drink as normal. Both of these mean that no one need know you have a dental implant unless you tell them.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Although dental implants have an extremely high success rate, it does in no way mean that they are right for absolutely every patient. If you are considering dental implants, then you will need to have a consultation with your dentist who will assess your candidacy based on your individual health and dental requirements. The ideal candidate will:
  • Have great general and oral health
  • Have sufficient bone in their jaw to support the implant
  • Have healthy gums
  • Be committed to taking very good care of their teeth and gums
People who may not be suitable candidates for implants include:
  • Heavy smokers
  • Pregnant women
  • Young people whose jawbones are still developing
  • Those with immune conditions
  • Those with uncontrolled diabetes
  • Alcohol or substance abusers
  • People who have received a high dose of radiation to the head or neck (for example, radiotherapy for cancer)
  • Hemophiliacs
  • People who have a suppressed immune system

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