A dental implant efficiently and realistically replaces a missing tooth from the root up. At Vanover Dentistry, your implant dentist is Dr. Michael Vanover. He places single-tooth implants and implant snap-in dentures, too, helping Orange Park, FL, area patients regain confidence and oral function.
How dental implants work
The single-tooth dental implant is a small titanium device that resembles a screw. Your implant dentist inserts it directly into your jaw during a straightforward surgery performed at his Orange Park, FL, office. After the operation site heals, Dr. Vanover attaches a custom-made post and crown.
The position and composition of the implant screw distinguish this tooth-replacement from traditional bridgework or partial or full dentures. Human bone bonds directly to titanium through osseointegration. The bond is rock-solid and actually improves over time as the patient uses the new tooth.
The American Board of Oral Implantology reports implant success rates of well over 95 percent. In other words, chances are excellent that your implant will stay in place and function well for decades to come.
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
Many people with tooth loss do qualify for dental implants. Dr. Vanover performs a complete oral exam, X-rays, a 3D CT cone beam scan, and an intraoral scan. This sophisticated imaging allows Dr. Vanover to evaluate the quality of your facial bones, a necessary component of successful implant placement and retention. These images also assist Dr. Vanover in planning your implant surgery and allows him to use a computer-guided implant placement technique that in most cases results in no post-surgery bleeding or sutures for a more comfortable and faster healing procedure.
Benefits of dental implants
Dental implants deliver numerous oral health benefits. Osseointegration is probably the most obvious. Your new tooth will be as strong and immovable as a healthy natural tooth. Plus, if you have lost several or all of your teeth on either arch, Dr. Vanover can install multiple implants to support stable snap-in dentures that require no adhesives.
Additional benefits include:
- Simple oral hygiene at home and at Vanover Dentistry
- No alteration of surrounding teeth (traditional bridgework requires crowns on abutment teeth, and partial dentures attach with clasps which wear down tooth enamel)
- Unparalleled smile appearance
Learn more about dental implants
Don't struggle with tooth loss. Fill those gaps with dental implants from your implant dentist in Orange Park, FL. Please call Dr. Vanover of Vanover Dentistry to arrange your tooth replacement consultation at (904) 272-2438.