Patient FAQ's

What are dental implants?: Dental implants are substitute tooth roots upon which a tooth crown is attached resulting in a very effective, long-lasting replacment tooth.
Implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth to periodontal disease, an injury or some other reason. Under proper conditions implants can last a lifetime. Long-term studies continue to show improving success rates for implants. Dr.Richards has determined that ITI implants are the most biomechanically stable.
A gentle surgical procedure is used to place the implant into the jawbone. The implant remains undisturbed for a period of as little as 6-8 weeks while the bone remodels around it. A small connector is then attached and the implant is ready for restoration by your general dentist.
What are the benefits of this procedure?

Implant restorations look and feel like natural teeth.
Implant restorations can last a lifetime.
Implant restorations can help maintain bone volume.
Implant restorations can permanently restore or improve chewing ability allowing you to speak and eat with comfort and confidence.
Implant restorations do not require modifications of healthy surrounding teeth.
Implant restorations do not require messy pastes and glues.