Dental Implants Look and Feel Like Natural Teeth!
Dr. Moore will evaluate if dental implants are right for you. He can do the whole implant process in his office.
Are you a candidate for Dental Implants?
Advantages of Dental Implants over Dentures
Dr. Moore is trained and experienced in dental implants and can perform the whole procedure (placement and crown restoration) in his office, sometimes even in one visit!
A dental implant is commonly made of titanium and replaces the root of a missing tooth. Replacement teeth are then placed on the post to provide a natural, durable and esthetic replacement for your missing tooth or teeth.
Dr. Moore has completed advanced training in Implant Dentistry and can complete the entire dental implant procedure from start to finish under one roof. In fact, in many cases both the implant and crown and can be completed in a single visit.
The first step will be to get a complete examination by Dr. Moore to determine whether dental implants are the best way to replace your missing tooth or teeth.
During the initial visit Dr. Moore will gather all necessary information about your unique needs. This information will require radiographs, models and a thorough exam. With all this information we will create your custom treatment plan. The treatment plan and all of your options are generally presented at the second visit.
No-Charge Evaluation
Dr. Moore provides a No-Charge Evaluation to see if you are a candidate for dental implants. Call 770-945-5369 to schedule an evaluation or click here to request an appointment online.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Not only does a dental implant fill unsightly gaps in a smile, they are also important to deter bone loss which will occur when a tooth is lost. The titanium post fuses with the bone preventing it from dissolving.
Fixed bridges and removable dentures are not the perfect solution to missing teeth and often bring with them a number of other problems.
When teeth are lost, the bone which held the roots of the teeth starts to dissolve, and so removable dentures — which use this bone for support — may slip or cause sores on the gums because the dentures will not be as stable.
Fixed bridges often require the preparation of adjacent healthy teeth. Decay, periodontal (gum) disease and other factors often doom fixed bridgework to early failure. For these reasons, fixed bridges and removable dentures usually need to be replaced every seven to 15 years, compared to an up to 25-year life span for dental implants.
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant. Some people who have lost bone in their jaw can still get implants, but the bone must first be rebuilt using special bone-grafting procedures.
If your bone structure is adequate and bone-grafting is not required, the permanent dental implant, post and tooth restoration can be placed in one visit.
People who are currently wearing partial or full dentures can replace these with dental implants, or use implants to stabilize and secure the denture, making it much more comfortable.
People who are not good candidates for dental implants include:
- Young patients whose jawbones have not fully developed.
- Pregnant women
- People with existing medical conditions. If you can have routine dental treatment, you can generally have an implant placed. While precautions are advisable for certain conditions, patients with such chronic diseases as high blood pressure and diabetes are usually successful candidates for dental implant treatment.
- Patients who take certain medications such as steroids or drugs that suppress the immune system.
Dental implants are often misunderstood. They are not for everyone and certainly not a quick fix. However, if you are a candidate, dental implants are a great solution. Dr. Moore is a graduate of a General Practice Residency and has undergone extensive additional training in dental implants.
Advantages of Dental Implants over Dentures
- Your mouth will be restored as closely as possible to its natural state
- Permanently fixed & won't loosen
- Long-lasting
- Keeps you looking younger by preventing shrinkage of jaw bone
- Deter further tooth loss
- No nightly care & adhesives
- Allow you to eat all foods
Evaluation for Dental Implants
Dr. Moore can evaluate you to see if you are a candidate for dental implants. Call 770-945-5369 to schedule an evaluation or click here to request an appointment online.
