Implant Restorations
What Is an Implant?
An implant itself is a screw-like fixture that is placed into the patient’s bone in a space where a tooth has been lost or is congenitally missing. To restore an implant there are two parts that work cohesively to provide form and function.
The abutment is custom fabricated to the patient’s tissue contours. This abutment screws into the implant and is retrievable if necessary.
The porcelain restoration is fabricated to cement over the abutment, and replaces the crown of the tooth with an aesthetic and cleansable restoration.
Top to Bottom: Implant, Abutment, Crown
Is an Implant for ME?
The primary benefits of implants are longevity, cleansability, and cosmetics. An implant is the most “life-like” replacement for a lost or missing tooth. This means that you can floss around your implant, it does not come in an out at night, and is made of a highly aesthetic porcelain material.
An implant cannot get a cavity, however if poorly maintained an implant can get bone disease which can result in loss of the implant. With proper maintenance, exams, and hygiene, implants can last a lifetime and have very high success rates.