Dental Implants
"We want everyone to live better with Dental Implants!"

A flourishing and certain favorite procedure for Dr. Grove is the placement of dental implants. They are the gold standard of replacing missing teeth.

One key advantage dental implants offer that no other restorative option gives is preservation of the facial bones. The bones hold the tooth roots in place. When teeth are lost, the bone that supports the tooth dissolves away causing premature aging of the face and loss of chewing function. Dental implants preserve the bone by stimulation of growth factors. The bone responds to the implant as if it were a "real" tooth. Dr. Grove uses advanced reconstructive techniques such as bone and soft tissue grafting to rebuild lost tissue when necessary. New molecular therapy is often used to stimulate tissue growth in older patients. Because Dr. Grove is trained and the facility is licensed for IV sedation, the surgical experience is stress and pain free. Another huge advantage of dental implants is they often last a lifetime and are three times as strong as a natural tooth. They don't decay. Dental implants have a 95% success rate in non-smokers. How Does a Dental Implant Work: The first step in the treatment sequence is careful planning. Your doctor will advise you to see Dr. Grove for panoral digital radiography to evaluate bone mass and possible position of future implants. Then Dr. Grove will consult with your doctor who will decide the best position of the implant for your bite. Your doctor will also make arrangements for esthetic temporary teeth if you need them.

The next step is placing the implant in the jaw using a gentle precise surgical procedure. Many patients say that having a dental implant placed is much less traumatic than having a tooth removed.

Healthy bone forms a strong bond to the implant after just 6-12 weeks, providing a solid foundation for attaching a replacement tooth (called a crown). Because dental implants are usually not covered by gum during this step, the gum and bone reshape and heal around the implant at the same time.

The next step is placing the implant in the jaw using a gentle precise surgical procedure. Many patients say that having a dental implant placed is much less traumatic than having a tooth removed. After the bone has bonded with the implant, a process termed "osseointegration", the next step is to create the crown. In a few appointments, your dentist will attach a post to your implant, take an impression, and properly fit a new highly esthetic tooth on top of the implant.

Who Is a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Thanks to recent advancements in implant techniques, most people with missing teeth qualify as candidates for implant treatment.

Some of the determining factors are
- a sufficient amount of good quality bone
- good oral hygiene
- good general health
Before an implant is placed, your gums and existing teeth need to be healthy. Conscientious oral hygiene and regular checkups with your dentist are important for long-term success.

Even if you've lost a significant amount of bone in your jaws, you may still qualify as a candidate for dental implants. Simple and predictable techniques are now available to help bone regrow in your jaws before implants are placed. You owe yourself an opportunity to consult with Dr. Grove who has extensive experience in diagnosis and treatment planning for all types of dental implants.

What is the cost of implant treatment?
Since each patient is different, the corresponding cost varies as well. You will be given a pretreatment estimate and have the opportunity to discuss all the options available to you. Some factors which influence cost are: number of implants needed, type of new teeth and any additional procedures necessary to improve your smile.

It is important to consider long-term versus short-term cost when making a decision about tooth replacement. Dental implant treatment may be a larger initial investment, but is frequently less costly in the long term due to their much longer survival rate than damaged teeth.

An Elegant Treatment
Implant dentistry is recognized as the standard of good dental care. Traditional methods to tooth replacement, such as bridges, partial and dentures, have disadvantages is terms of appearance and function. Dental implants are considered by most dentists to be the best method of tooth replacement.

Improved Quality of Life at a Glance
Benefits of dental implants over other treatment options

"We want everyone to live better with Dental Implants!"

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