Dental implants have become extremely popular recently. More implants are being placed now than ever before. Dental implants have become the standard of care in dentistry, offering ideal esthetics and function.
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium root that replaces the root of the tooth. The actual tooth part is called an abutment and a crown.
Here are a few reasons you may need a dental implant:
- Missing one or more teeth.
- Wanting something nonremovable that feels more natural like your own tooth.
- You currently wear dentures and they are loose. Implants are used to retain dentures.
Patients who do not qualify for implants:
- Heavy smokers or illegal drug users.
- Active periodontal disease or other dental infection.
- Poor oral hygiene at home.
- IV bisphosphonates due to osteoporosis.
Here at Lavista Park Family Dentistry Dr. JD Desai, DDS, and his team help patients restore their smiles with dental implants. We use CBCT 3D imaging to plan ahead of your implant placement surgery. We also used computer-guided surgery techniques to ensure your safety and positive outcome.
Here are a few benefits of using 3D imaging for dental implant placements:
- Measure bone dimension and quality at 100 percent accuracy.
- Help avoid or damage crucial nerves and arteries that could cause long-term damage.
- Help diagnose hidden cysts or bony defects that conventional 2D imaging is not able to detect.
- Help avoid sinuses. Sinuses are major landmarks in your top jaw that can cause complications with your implant surgery if not avoided.
- Help avoid damaging other teeth. Implants, if placed in the wrong position, can cause irreversible damage to the adjacent teeth.
Call us today at 770-939-5122 to schedule a consultation with your dentist in Tucker, GA, Dr. JD Desai at Lavista Park Family Dentistry, your neighborhood dentist serving Tucker, Atlanta, North Druid Hills and the Stone Mountain area.