Implant Dentistry
With a dental implant, a small titanium post is inserted beneath your gum where it fuses to the bone and acts like the root of a tooth. An artificial tooth (expertly crafted in a dental laboratory to match your exact specifications) is then mounted on the post.
The result is a durable, esthetic and permanent new tooth.
If that sounds too stressful, you owe it to yourself to contact Dr. Hudimac today. Our approach to gentle dentistry and our commitment to making you comfortable, relaxed, and confident about your dental care applies to dental implants too.
Dental Implants
Implants can replace teeth that have been missing since birth or have been lost due to gum disease, infection, trauma, or decay. They can also be used to hold a denture in place, so that with implants, patients no longer experience the slipping, moving, or irritation often associated with dentures. Dental implants look, feel, and function like a natural tooth because they are made of a metal that is highly compatible with the jawbone and are surgically attached to the jawbone and become an integrated part of your mouth. Both small diameter and large diameter implants can be used and Dr. Hudimac can help you decide which options suit you best. The implant procedure is completed by attaching fixed or removable functional tooth structures (such as crowns, fixed bridges, partial dentures or full dentures) to the implant components, providing you once again with the comforts and confidence that accompanies a beautiful smile. The implant process, from start to completion with a final restoration, generally takes a period of several months but offers superior strength and longevity versus traditional tooth replacement options such as bridges, partials, and dentures.
Versah Densah® Bur technology for Implant Placement
The Densah® Bur technology is based on a novel biomechanical bone preparation technique called “osseodensification.” Unlike traditional dental drilling techniques, it does not cut away bone tissue. Rather, bone tissue is simultaneously compacted and auto-grafted in outwardly expanding directions from the site. Dense compacted bone tissue produces stronger retention for your dental implant and may facilitate faster healing.
Are Dental Implants Right for me?
Whether or not dental implants will work for you depends on your general health and the health of your gums and jaw bones. Patients with periodontal disease, compromised immune systems, or certain dental disorders may not be good candidates. The cost of dental implants is also higher than most alternatives, but the value in terms of natural-looking, long-lasting tooth replacement is undeniable.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Scott A. Hudimac, DDS today. We can set an appointment where we will evaluate you for dental implants, as well as provide you with a range of options for meeting your dental care goals.
At the office of Scott A, Hudimac, DDS, customer service is always a priority. You’ll never feel like a nameless prescription. It’s simple: we want your dental work to look good, feel good, and last a long time.
