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15502 Stoneybrook West
Pkwy #126
Winter Garden,
FL
34787
located between Starbucks and First Class Cleaners facing
545(Avalon Rd)
407-877-0105
407-877-1633 (fax)
dentistry@drwendiw.com
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Dental Implants
A dental implant is
an artificial tooth root placed into your jaw to hold a replacement
crown or bridge in place.
 The
treatment can be more conservative than traditional bridgework, since
implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. Dental implants
restorations are so natural-looking and feeling that you may forget you
ever lost a tooth. Dental implants can be the best solution to the
problem of missing teeth. Since dental implants integrate into the
structure of your bone, they can prevent the bone loss and gum recession
that often accompanies bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know
that you have a replacement tooth. Some of the benefits are:
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Cost effective
: Because only one tooth is replaced
rather than the three teeth of a bridge, dental implant tooth
replacement can actually cost less than the traditional bridgework.
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Tooth-saving:
Dental implants do not sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth
like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to
support the implant. Your own teeth are left untouched, a
significant long-term benefit to your oral health!
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Comfort:
Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with
comfort and confidence. They are secure and can offer freedom from
the troublesome clicks and wobbles of loose dentures. Say goodbye to
misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues.
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Reliable:
the success rate for dental implants is highly predictable. They are
considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
The ideal
candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health.
Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant. The best
candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal
disease. Smoking is detrimental to healing but is not an absolute
contraindication. Dental implants are intimately connected with the gum
tissues and underlying bone in the mouth. Your dentist can determine if
you are a good candidate for this procedure.
What is
treatment like?
Depending on
your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, your dentist
will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs. The total time
for treatment can range anywhere between six weeks to over a year
depending on the complexity of treatment. It will be important for you
to work as a team with your dentist to reach your treatment goals.
What can I
expect after?
As you know,
your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and regular
dental visits. Dental implants are like your own teeth and will require
the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free,
brushing and flossing still apply!
Dental
Implants can replace a single tooth, many teeth or all teeth.
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