why consider dental implants
Losing one or more of your teeth creates a gap in your smile, affects your ability to chew properly, and can alter your diet and nutrition. While these are all serious issues, did you know that tooth loss also causes bone loss.
dental implant therapy
When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it begins to shrink (or atrophy) and becomes brittle from lack of exercise. Not only does losing a tooth affect your smile, it also changes the shape of your face causing you to look prematurely aged.
benefits of dental implants
- replaces missing teeth
- stops bone loss
- maintains your youthful appearance
- restores your natural smile
about dental implants
Dental implants are the new standard of care for tooth replacement. They are secured into the bone to provide permanent support for crowns and dentures.
BioHorizons advantage
BioHorizons dental implants are treated with our proprietary Laser-Lok technology. This helps your smile remain beautiful over time.
BioHorizons' implants are lightweight, strong, biocompatible and made from titanium, the most widely used material in implant dentistry. Restore and maintain your natural smile with individual dental implants, implant-supported fixed bridges, or implant-supported dentures.
Ask your dentist for more information about restoring and maintaining your natural smile with individual dental implants or implant-supported fixed dentures from BioHorizons
individual tooth options
Individual missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants without altering your healthy adjacent teeth. Once dental implants are placed, posts (or abutments) are attached, providing support for your final crowns.
dental implants with a crown
- attractive smile
- full chewing ability
- preserve healthy teeth and jawbone
- stops bone loss
traditional crown & bridge
- attractive smile
- grinds down healthy teeth
- bone loss under bridge
- greater risk for cavities and tooth failure
untreated missing teeth
- unattractive smile
- loss of chewing ability
- accelerated bone loss
multiple teeth options
If all upper or lower teeth are missing, multiple dental implants may be used to support a denture. Due to bone loss, traditional dentures may become loose and unstable over time. Dental implant supported dentures stops bone loss, so dentures remain stable in your mouth.
implant supported dentures
- full chewing ability
- allows for a complete and healthy diet
- remains stable in your mouth
- stops bone loss
traditional dentures
- loss of chewing ability
- difficult to maintain a healthy diet
- loose and unstable over time
- accelerated bone loss
treatment planning
Your dental professional will take x-rays and create a model of your existing teeth to determine implant position. Occasionally, a bone graft or gum tissue graft will be needed to create an adequate site for the dental implants.
implant placement
Dental implants are placed into the bone in a relatively pain-free procedure. The bone and gums will be given time to heal before an abutment and crown are attached. In most cases, you can receive a temporary crown the same day the implant is placed.
crown placement
Your final crown will be placed to restore your natural smile.
are you a candidate
Dental implants can be placed in most adults. Adolescents may be eligible once the facial structure has matured. Certain uncontrolled medical conditions may decrease implant treatment effectiveness, so first discuss your full medical history with your doctor. Patient results may vary. Only a trained clinician can determine the best treatment plan. Please ask your doctor to explain the benefits and risks to see if dental implants are right for you.
implants & insurance
The value of dental implants far exceeds conventional treatment options. Insurance policies vary but most cover a portion of the restorative procedure. Financing options are often available with competitive interest rates, and payments can be tailored to your budget. Contact your dentist or dental specialist for more information about BioHorizons implants.
Dental Implant FAQ
No, dental implants are typically placed under local anesthesia. Most treatments can be completed in your clinician's office.
Home care for your implants consists of brushing and flossing. Regular dental visits are required for long-term health and success.
