If you’re missing one or more teeth, Dr. George Salem and Associates offer today’s most researched and successful replacement solution: the dental implant! Implants are titanium device which can support a porcelain crown, a multi-tooth bridge, or even a full denture. Along with his associate dentists in Braintree, Dr. Gionfriddo, Dr. Kacewicz, and Dr. Lann, Dr. Salem gives patients the complete and functional smiles they need to be healthy and happy for a lifetime.
What is a dental implant?
Many dental implants resemble a screw. Set into the jawbone via in-office oral surgery, this titanium device melds with the bone through a process called osseointegration. As the implant site heals, the bond grows stronger and eventually withstands the forces exerted when a person bites and chews. Conventional tooth replacements cannot improve the quality or quantity of underlying bone. This feature is unique to dental implants.
A metal alloy post and porcelain crown finish the single-tooth implant. Dr. Salem and his associate dentists in Braintree use Nobel Biocare and Biomet 3i implants because these devices are industry leaders in successful placement, retention, and longevity. They often deliver accelerated treatment times, too, giving patients new smiles quicker than other types of dental implants.
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry states that approximately three million Americans currently have dental implants. That’s a lot of patients and it shows how successful these prosthetic teeth really are.
Optimally, you should be in good oral and systemic health to receive dental implants. Quitting all tobacco usage helps keep implant sites strong and free of infection. If you are diligent about brushing and flossing, that is a plus as well.
Additionally, you must have enough bone in your jaw to receive the titanium devices. Visual examination, digital X-rays, and special three-dimensional imaging tell your dentist if your bone size and density can support implants, although, if your bone is thin, your dentist may supplement it with bone grafts. Fortunately, Dr. George Salem and Associates is a multi-specialty dental practice with every service you need all in one place.
Find out more
If you have a gapped smile or failing teeth which may need extraction, learn about dental implant procedures with Dr. George Salem and Associates. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a healthy, beautiful smile once again. Call today for an appointment: (781) 613-8766.