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.