Dental Implants Surgery in Billerica, Westford, & Worcester, MA

Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence.

What Are Dental Implants?

The implants themselves are most often titanium highly engineered posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing.

These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts that protrude through the gums are then attached to the implant. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.

Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.

Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants

Experience the life-changing benefits of dental implants. Say goodbye to missing teeth and hello to a confident smile. Dental implants provide a natural-looking and functioning solution that allows you to enjoy your favorite foods and preserve your facial contours. Discover how our team can help you regain your self-confidence and oral health. Take the first step towards a renewed quality of life today.

The Surgical Procedure

Implants do require surgical expertise and should only be placed by a formally trained surgeon. The placement of dental implants generally involves one or two surgical procedures. First, implants are placed within your jawbone. For the weeks following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear a temporary prosthesis and eat a soft diet during this time.  There are many cases where the dentist places a tooth on the implant immediately after surgical placement.

After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Our surgeons may need to uncover the implants and attach small posts that protrude through the gums and will act as anchors for the artificial teeth. When the artificial teeth are placed, these posts will not be seen. The entire procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.

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.

Dental Implants Presentation

Surgical Advances

Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Our surgeons are able to place single-stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implants can be placed at the same time as a tooth extraction — further minimizing the number of surgical procedures.

Dental Implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. While Our surgeons perform the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary, the restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis or “teeth”. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.

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 the dentist.

Our surgeons perform in-office implant surgery in a hospital-style operating suite, thus optimizing the level of sterility. Inpatient hospital implant surgery is for patients who have special medical or anesthetic needs or for those who need extensive bone grafting from the jaw, hip or tibia.

Why Dental Implants?

Once you learn about dental implants, you finally realize there is a way to improve your life. When you lose several teeth – whether it’s a new situation or something you have lived with for years — chances are you have never become fully accustomed to losing such a vital part of yourself.

Dental implants can be your doorway to renewed self-confidence and peace of mind.

A Swedish scientist and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark, developed this concept for oral rehabilitation more than 35 years ago. With his pioneering research, Dr. Branemark opened the door to a lifetime of renewed comfort and self-confidence for millions of individuals facing the frustration and embarrassment of tooth loss.

Why Select Dental Implants Over More Traditional Types Of Restorations?

There are several reasons: Why sacrifice the structure of surrounding good teeth to bridge a space? In addition, removing a denture or a “partial” at night may be inconvenient, not to mention that dentures that slip can be uncomfortable and rather embarrassing.

Are You A Candidate For Implants?

If you are considering implants, your mouth/jaws must be examined thoroughly and your medical and dental history reviewed. If your mouth/jaws are not ideal for implants, ways of improving the outcome, such as bone or soft tissue grafting, may be recommended.

What Type Of Anesthesia Is Used?

Many procedures can be completed with just local anesthesia.  The more complex procedures (or for patients requesting) are completed with sedation or general anesthesia.

Do Implants Need Special Care?

Once the implants are in place, they will generally serve you well for many years. This means taking the time for good oral hygiene and keeping regular appointments with your dentist. Implants do require maintenance over time.


Patient Reviews: Dental Implants

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