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Dental Implants
Appleton,WI


A dental implant is a titanium post designed to replace missing teeth. The post is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing, and provides a more permanent solution.

Dental crowns and conventional dental bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Implants are surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, and fuse to the jawbone. Implants offer stability because they fuse to your bone, a process called osseointegration. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural, and some people find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes. Candidates for dental implants must have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant.

Diagram of dental Implants by dentist at Dental Haven in Appleton, WI

Reasons for Dental Implants


•  Replace a missing tooth
•  Maintain healthy bone levels
•  Help support overdentures
•  Keep the look and feel of a real tooth where one is missing

The Dental Implant Procedure


Implant Site Preparation
The gum tissue is opened to expose the bone area where the implant will be placed. In situations where there is insufficient bone structure, bone grafting may be a recommended procedure. Once healthy bone has been established, a special drill is used to prepare the bone to receive the implant.

Placing the Implant
Placing the post to the implant site at Dental Haven in Appleton, WIAfter the bone has been prepared, the implant is placed and the tissue is sutured. After seven to ten days the sutures are removed. The healing process takes three to six months. This is the amount of time it usually takes the implant to become part of the bone of the jaw.

Attaching the Post
When the gum tissue is ready, a special post is attached to the implant; it is the support for the new porcelain crown. Today's technologies often include zirconium abutments attached to the implant post, to assure that the new porcelain tooth possesses translucency properties similar to a natural tooth.

Placing the Crown
Placing the crown on the implant post at Dental Haven in Appleton, WIAfter impressions are taken a crown is made and shaded to match your existing teeth. The crown is then slipped over the post and cemented. This final prosthetic crown appears as a natural tooth.

There is a high rate of failure of implants in patients who smoke, so dental implants tend to not be an option for patients who are actively smoking. We will help you determine whether dental implants will be a good tooth replacement option for you. Proper brushing and flossing will maximize the longevity of your new dental implant.

Schedule Your Appointment today!


If you are interested in learning more about our services, please call (920) 939-7150, and schedule your appointment today!

Gentle Dental Care



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Phone


(920) 939-7150

Text


(920) 739-6808

Address


2612 E Calumet St.
Appleton, WI 54915


Email


frontdesk@dentalhavenwi.com

Hours


Mon & Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tues & Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm
One Friday a Month


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