Dental Implants

Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth can regain the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved so they can smile with confidence. More an more patients are turning to dental implants in Florida as a better alternative to dentures and dental bridges.

What are Dental Implants?

The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts which are inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. Once they are surgically placed into the jawbone, the bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts are then attached to the implant by your restorative dentist which protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.

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

The Surgical Procedure

For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. The first procedure involves placing the implants in the jawbones. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums, gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, your dentist is forming new replacement teeth.

After the healing phase, the second phase begins. Dr. Sultan will uncover the implants and then refer you back to your restorative dentist to place the final teeth upon the implants. Average treatment time is 3-6 months. Should special bone grafting be required, treatment time may be longer. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.

Make Dr. Sultan your choice for dental implants in Florida and give yourself the smile makeover you deserve!




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Dental Implant 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.

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The Single Stage Implant and the Immediate Restoration

In certain conditions, implant surgery can be performed in one surgery, where the top portion of the implant is left uncovered until the time of final restoration. This is commonly done when an implant is placed at the same time as a tooth is removed.

IMMEDIATE LOADING/DENTURE IN A DAY

Due to recent advancements in implant design, a technique is available for placing a fixed implant supported appliance to be placed on the same day as the placement of implants. This “denture in a day” protocol demands close cooperation between Dr. Sultan and your restorative dentist. After 4-6 weeks, design and preparation of the permanent prosthesis is begun. The decision between this procedure vs. conventional implant surgery is based on your condition, the type of final appliance and a decision between you, your dentist and Dr. Sultan.

Tooth Socket Preparation

Once a tooth is removed, the surrounding bone and soft tissue shrinks. Left alone, the contours of the available bone may be reduced so much, implant placement may be difficult without the need for a bone graft. A common sense alternative is to place a particle type bone graft directly in the tooth socket at the time of tooth removal. This not only preserves the anatomy for implant placement, but many times avoids another, more involved bone graft.

Bone Grafting Issues

When patients have a lack of bone to support dental implants, bone grafting can be predictably placed to help enhance implant support. Natural bone can be obtained from various sites inside the oral cavity, as well as the hip, knee or even the skull. Artificial bone can also be utilized alone or in combination with natural bone. Repositioning of the upper and lower jaws can be performed simultaneously with implant placement to correct abnormal jaw relationships in conjunction with missing teeth.

Please refer to the Jaw Reconstruction section for a more thorough discussion of this topic.

Transmandibular Implants

Implant systems, such as the transmandibular implant, are available that not only provide support of the dentition, but also reconstructs the soft tissues that reduce the appearance of facial aging.

Advanced bone loss leads to facial changes such as a sunken-in appearance of the lower lip, a thinning of the lips, an increase in the number and depth of wrinkles about the mouth and sagging of the chin. These soft tissue changes can be corrected at the time of the placement of the TMI.