Dental Implants

Arlington, TX Implant Dentistry

Dental Implants are a fast-growing area of prosthetic dentistry used to replace one or more missing teeth and are another alternative to conventional bridges and dentures. In essence, dental implants act and look like natural teeth. Dental implants can help prevent additional tooth loss as well as the sunken facial appearance associated with missing teeth.

Missing teeth often lead to feelings of embarrassment and self-consciousness. Implant dentistry is an effective way to correct this problem by giving a person the confidence and comfort a healthy, attractive smile can bring. Also, getting dental implants not only improves the aesthetics of your smile, they improve how your teeth function.

The Dental Implant Procedure

The dental implant is surgically placed into the jawbone where it replaces the natural tooth root. In a few months, the implant securely attaches to the bone (called "osseointegration"), allowing it to withstand biting and chewing forces just like a healthy, natural tooth.

• Replacement of one or more missing teeth.
• Support of a non-removable "bridge" to replace multiple teeth.
• Support of a removable full or partial denture.
• Patients who successfully pass a screening and evaluation can be considered as candidates for implant replacement.

The primary limiting factor inherent in implant dentistry is the amount of bone available to receive and support the implant. If it's determined that a patient does not have enough bone to support a dental implant restoration, bone grafting procedures may be considered. Heavy smoking and some medical conditions may preclude the use of implant dentistry.

In the Fort Worth and Arlington, TX area, contact the implant dentistry expert, Dr. Stephen Ratcliff, using the form or other contact information at the left. We are happy to tell you more about implant dentistry and the latest in dental implant care and procedures. Ask for a free consultation to find out if dental implants are a solution for you.