Missing teeth or uncomfortable temporary solutions are not necessary any
longer. Modern dentistry has developed some of the most impressive medical
solutions through implants. Dr. Tesolin has been performing dental implants
since 1998. Fellow dentists and patients alike have recognized his exceptional
skill and care in this area.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are man-made substitutes for natural tooth roots. They
serve as anchors for the replacement of missing teeth. The implants can
be used to replace a single lost tooth or many missing teeth. A single
tooth or teeth replaced with dental implants are the closest thing to a
natural tooth available.
What Dental Implants Can Do For You:
- Accelerate and activate your life
- Provide a foundation for teeth that look, feel and function like natural
teeth
- Conserve your existing natural teeth
- Support a bridge - eliminating the need for a removable partial denture
- Provide support for a removable denture, making it more secure and
comfortable
- Improve appearance and self-confidence
- Eliminate pain when chewing food with removable teeth
- Help maintain bone structure and facial features
- Maintain a more youthful and healthy appearance
- Allow you to eat your favorite foods again
- Provide comfort and convenience
- Give permanence and reliability
Are you missing a single tooth?
Missing a single tooth can, over time, allow the misalignment of
your remaining teeth and thus erode your current smile. A single tooth
replaced with a dental implant and crown is the most predictable, conservative
and long-lasting method of tooth replacement. Without a dental implant,
the two adjacent teeth to a missing tooth must be filed down to anchor
a bridge. Dental implants eliminate the need to modify natural teeth.
Are you missing multiple teeth?
Missing multiple teeth can be a serious problem as the support structure
of your jaw begins to deteriorate. Implants stop that deterioration.. Dental
implants are designed to serve as a foundation for replacement crowns or
bridges that "give you your teeth back." They look, feel, and
function like natural teeth.
Do you have an uncomfortable or slipping full or partial denture?
Implants are the most secure and natural form of tooth replacement and
unlike partials, they will never slip. Implants are a predictable
and comfortable alternative for those persons that cannot wear, or choose
not to tolerate, removable complete dentures or partial dentures. Dental
implants offer a predictable alternative to a variety of problems related
to removable teeth including: pain and sore spots, poor dental stability,
inability to speak clearly, and gagging caused by removable teeth.
What are the advantages of dental implants?
Dental implants are the most comfortable, predictable and long lasting
method of missing tooth replacement. They are designed to serve as a foundation
for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
Dental implants allow a person that has lost teeth to regain their ability
to eat virtually anything, therefore, allowing one to enjoy nutritious
foods, contribute to better health, and enjoy social gathering based around
meals. Implants can help prevent undesirable deterioration of jawbone and
the resulting accelerated aging appearance that can occur. But most of
all, dental implants improve the quality of life, enhance self-image, and
restore self-confidence.
Does age affect the ability to receive dental implant therapy?
Fortunately, a person's age does not influence the success of dental implants.
Dr. Tesolin has completed implant therapy on patients as young as 16 and
as old as 81. No matter what age you are, chances are very good that you
are an implant candidate. In fact, some of our most satisfied patients
have been elderly individuals that had almost given up any hope of living
without the pain and inconvenience of removable dentures or partial dentures.
If you are healthy enough to have teeth removed in a dental office, you're
probably healthy enough to have implant therapy.
My teenager has permanent teeth that never formed. Are they an implant
candidate?
Permanent teeth that never form is a more common problem than people realize.
YES, they are the perfect implant candidates. The replacement of a single
tooth with a dental implant and crown is the natural, conservative and
long-lasting method of tooth replacement. The same can be said for the
teenager that loses a tooth due to an accident.
Is the treatment painful?
The surgical placement of dental implants causes only minor discomfort
similar to having a tooth removed. Post-operative discomfort is controlled
with the use of prescriptions. Depending on the extent of the therapy,
many persons return to work the day of their surgery. Most patients report
that they were much more comfortable following the procedure than they
had anticipated.
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How long do dental implants last?
Long-term studies of dental implants show that most implants have been
functioning successfully for 30 years or more. The successes will be influenced
by factors related to general health, smoking, tooth grinding, etc. Another
major factor is how well you care for the dental implants. It is critical
that you maintain good home care and professional hygiene care to maximize
the life of your implants.
How do I get started?
The first step is a comprehensive examination of existing teeth, bone
and gums. This allows for an accurate diagnosis and discovery of the potential
solutions to your condition.
During the first visit, Dr.Tesolin will perform a visual examination and
evaluate radiographs (x-rays). He will then share his findings with you,
recommend treatment solutions, and help you determine the most appropriate
treatment for you.
We invite our patients to have a family member or friend participate in
our discussions, which most patients find very beneficial. In addition,
any financial matters will be discussed in detail and in a confidential
setting before any treatment is started.
What if I have further questions?
We expect you will. Feel free to contact our office at 514-648-7244. Our
staff is very proficient in answering questions. However, if they cannot
answer your question, Dr. Tesolin will return your call personally when
time becomes available.
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