 Implant
Dentistry
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are like tooth roots permanently implanted
in the jawbone. The first ones were placed back in 1964 and
since then there have been vast improvements in their design
and techniques.
They're made of titanium, a substance that
is very compatible with bone, so that the jawbone grows around
them, making them part of itself. They look like small cylinders
with grooves for the bone to grow into, and they come in different
sizes.
Tooth roots support the bone around them,
so when they're missing, the bone gradually deteriorates and
disappears. This is known as bone resorption, and can have
a drastic effect on your facial shape. Dental implants are
an excellent way to preserve that bone tissue, and give you
a new tooth, or even an entire set of new teeth, as well.
Uses for dental implants
Since they become very strongly integrated
into the jawbone, they can firmly support:
As an expert restorative and cosmetic implant
dentist, Dr. Schwarcz has
special accreditation in implant dentistry. He serves patients
throughout San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, San Pablo and
the surrounding areas. If you are missing one or more teeth,
contact us to schedule your
complimentary consultation. Please
call: (510) 232-3143 or send an
email today.
To view before and after
photos of patients who have undergone implant dentistry, please
visit our Smile Gallery.
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