Dental Implants

The dental implant is surgically inserted under local anesthetic. Once healed, the artificial root (the implant) acts as a base for the visible portion of the tooth (the restoration).

The dental implant can be used to replace:

• an individual tooth
• more than one tooth
• all teeth

[1] Natural tooth, [2] Dental implant, [3] Tooth crown

1. Dental implants are designed to be a reliable, stable, and natural-looking restorative solution

2. Implants transmit chewing forces to the jaw bones, helping to maintain the bone. Dental implant treatment may help prevent gradual bone loss by replacing the natural tooth root.

3. With dental implants, palatal plates required with conventional dentures are not necessary. Patients can feel more comfortable talking, smiling and eating.

4. Winning Smiles uses only the highest quality implant system. The Straumann® Dental Implant System is scientifically based and one of the most commonly used systems. All dental implants available on the market are not ceated equal. Additionally, Straumann® implants come with a lifetime guarantee.

The initial costs of implant treatment vary depending on several factors:

• How many implants are needed
• If additional surgical procedures are required
• The costs of the surgery, lab work, and the prosthesis
• The dentist’s and dental technician’s fees

Dental implants are often associated with a greater initial investment, but they may offer a more economical solution in the long term. To learn more about how dental implants could help improve your quality-of-life and to devise a plan that works within your budget, please call 716-332-2444 to set up a consultation with a doctor from our adult dentistry team.

After approximately one week, the stitches are removed. The healing phase will last between six weeks and a few months, depending on many health factors. During this time, diligent oral hygiene is vital to the healing stage of the treatment. Once integrated, the implant can accept a tooth replacement restoration.