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Dental implants are a wonderful way to replace one or more missing teeth. 

Dental implants are very involved and time consuming, however; it is like having a natural tooth to replace the missing one. Our patients are given the option of dental implants or a bridge to replace one or more missing teeth. 

If a patient has bone loss throughout the mouth and has a lower denture that is loose, we recommend dental implants which can help keep the denture in place. 

We like to inform our patients of all of their options and let them make an informed decision. We do all procedures in our office without the need to refer to a specialist. 

Does an insurance company cover dental implants? About half of the insurance companies are paying for dental implants. We have discovered if they say a dental implant and related services are not a benefit, they consider paying as a bridge instead. We offer CareCredit in our office to help our patients get their dental treatment with monthly payments. 

In order for us to make an accurate diagnosis, we must have a current x-ray of the area. If it is determined that our patient is a good candidate, we have them watch a video, we go over the consent form, and make financial arrangements. 

The steps for a dental implant: 

-- Surgery: the doctor makes an incision in the gum tissue, to place the implant post directly into the bone. With the current x-rays that we have, he is able to determine which implant post is the correct one. He uses a drill to make an entrance site into the bone to place the implant. An x-ray is taken to ensure that the implant is placed correctly. Surgery is less traumatic than the surgery to remove the tooth. Dr. Joe will place sutures that need to be removed by him. 

-- A post op appointment and a suture removal appointment are made. 

-- Usually three months after the initial surgery, we schedule an appointment for another x-ray to determine if the bone is healing around the implant. 

-- If the patient is healing well we will schedule them to uncover the implant post and attach an abutment and take an impression soon thereafter for a crown to be placed on the implant post. 

-- The impression is sent to the lab for a custom made implant crown. 

-- Three weeks later, your missing tooth is replaced with the crown and your treatment is complete. 

So what does all of that mean? The implant post is placed in the bone and the gum tissue and bone heal around it, (it is essentially the root of the tooth). The abutment is the attachment that is placed on top of the implant post. The crown is made and cemented to the abutment. Your missing tooth is now replaced by a natural feeling and a natural looking dental implant and crown. 

Look at our website for Before & After Photos: http://www.lakelandhillsdental.com 

Leigh W. 

Office Manager 

Lakeland Hills Dental PC   By LEIGH WOMBLE

Published: 11/30/2006

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