Dental implants are small titanium posts specially designed to replace the root of a tooth in preparation for a dental restoration.
Dental implants are intended for use in either the upper or lower jaw to support dental restorations, such as crowns. Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to avoid having removable partial or complete dentures.
The process of getting dental implants requires a number of visits over several months. X-rays, impressions (molds) and CT Scans are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. A surgical guide is developed to insure accurate placement of your dental implant.
Often a bone CT scan is performed prior to the dental implant placement.
While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself onto the bone for few months.
After healing, the artificial teeth are precisely manufactured and anchored to the post (dental implant). Custom-made hardware components (custom abutments) are secured on the dental implant to anchor your designed tooth restoration.
Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years. However, like teeth and other dental restorations, they require regular follow up and maintenance.
Dr. Halim has over 25 years of unique expertise with dental implants. Due to his wide knowledge with an array of various dental implant systems, Dr. Halim has developed the reputation of treating complicated dental implant cases with highly successful outcomes.