Is it possible to walk into a dental office with terrible teeth and walk out with a whole new set of beautiful teeth held in place by implants?
Is that even safe? The answer is YES! However, many things have to line up correctly in order for this to be done safely and predictably.
Implants have made it possible to replace missing teeth and for them to function almost like your own teeth. Now, I am not an advocate in taking all your teeth out and to replace them with implants! Having your own teeth is still your best option. However, sometimes we find ourselves in a situation where most of our teeth cannot be saved and are actually a health hazard because of the infections present. At this time, we have no choice but to remove them.
Now, walking around toothless is no fun. For most people, dentures or false teeth are no fun either! This is when implant supported teeth are a god send! We extract the remaining infected teeth, place implants into the bone and have teeth attached to them. This is one of the few scenarios when we can place teeth on implants as soon as they have been placed in the bone.
It’s usually not as simple as that as it needs a lot of preparation before the day. You need a good oral surgeon to ensure the surgery is well planned out and runs smoothly. You need a dentist who does a lot of these types of procedures to ensure the prosthesis is made correctly. Most importantly, the surgeon and the dentist must be a great team together as it’s the TEAM that will ensure it’s success.
Dr. Johnson takes a highly individualized approach to each smile. She will consult with you in detail, so that she can really understand your smile goals. Dr. Johnson does meticulous work to give the you the exact smile you have envisioned.
So in a nutshell, yes it can be safe and possible to do this and it is a great option if dentures don’t sound too enticing for you. Contact Dr. Johnson at Premiere Smile Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to schedule an initial consultation.
