Dental Implants
Tooth Implant
What Are Dental Implants?
The implants themselves are tiny titanium 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.
Dental Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
The Surgical Procedure
For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, implants are placed within your jawbone. 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 implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Dr. Olawoye will uncover the dental 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.
Surgical Advances
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Olawoye is 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. Advances in dental implant technology have made it possible, in select cases, to extract teeth and place implants with crowns at one visit. This procedure, called “immediate loading”, actually performs the implant placement?
Dental Implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. While Dr. Olawoye performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary, the restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
Interested in Restoring Your Smile?
Dr. Olawoye and the Hunterdon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Specialists team are dedicated to making precision, minimally invasive dental implants affordable. As a courtesy, we offer complimentary dental implant consultations including the associated imagery. Depending on your individual treatment needs and records provided this could result in a savings of $500-$1000. Call Hunterdon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Specialists Phone Number 908-751-7117 today to schedule your complimentary dental implants consultation with Dr. Olawoye.
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.
Dr. Olawoye performs 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 you 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 must be examined thoroughly and your medical and dental history reviewed. If you mouth is not ideal for implants, ways of improving outcome, such as bone grafting, may be recommended.
What Type Of Anesthesia Is Used?
The majority of dental implants and bone graft can be performed in the office under local anesthesia, with or without general anesthesia.
Do Implants Need Special Care?
Once the dental implants are in place, they will serve you well for many years if you take care of them and keep your mouth healthy. This means taking the time for good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing) and keeping regular appointments with your dental specialists.
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I came to see Dr. O. for information and an explanation of what would be the best route for me to take in the future regarding tooth and jaw bone problems. He gave me a very complete explanation of what choices I have and all the ramifications involved. The visit was very informative, removed many of my fears, and gave me a direction to take in order to meet the financial obligations that I have to plan for. I was very pleased with Dr. O and all his staff in helping me come to a solution to my problem. Now I know what the road ahead looks like and what I have to do for the ride.
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I had three (3) implants & bone grafts (in a row) on my lower right side in the back where teeth have been pulled over the years. I was under intravenous anesthesia and woke up when the procedure was near the end. Dr. O explains everything very thoroughly and the procedure went very well. A little pain afterwards, but I've had more pain after tooth extractions and apicoectomies from other offices. I would definitely recommend Dr. O to anyone needing oral and maxillofacial surgery. And his staff is friendly.
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Thank you for the pleasant (not painful) experience today. I'll see you in 4 months.
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I forgot to add my stars in the last survey but I am sure you gathered that I was extremely pleased with my procedure. This is an outstanding practice especially for those of us who still carry those childhood fears!!!
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This is an outstanding practice especially for those of us who still have that childhood fear!!!!!
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I was pleasantly surprised. Painless procedure. I have gained my confidence back with my new set of implant teeth J Smith
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