4550 Eubank Blvd NE Ste 103, Albuquerque New Mexico, 87111 Phone : (505)291-9600
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Dental Implants at Sandia Oral Surgery
and Dental Implant Center in
Albuquerque New Mexico
The most natural tooth replacement ever devised
Dental implants are changing the way people live! They are designed to
provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function
like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat
virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear
natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
What are Dental Implants?
The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts which are inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing.
These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jawbone. The bone
bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts are then attached to the
implant which protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.
Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are
missing.
The Surgical Procedure
For most patients, until recently, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First,
implants are placed within your jawbone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are
beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary
dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, your dentist is forming new replacement teeth.
After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Dr. Tuggle at Sandia Oral Surgery will
uncover the implants and attach small posts which will act as anchors for the artificial teeth. These posts
protrude through the gums. When the artificial teeth are placed these posts will not be seen. The entire
procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.
Surgical Advances
Dr. Tuggle at Sandia Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center in Albuquerque New Mexico, using the most
recent technology, is now able to place single-stage implants. These implants do not require a secondary
procedure to expose them, but still need a minimum of six weeks prior to placing artificial teeth on them. They
can even now be placed immediately in the tooth socket after removing the teeth. Furthermore, in select
cases, it has now become possible to place implants that tolerate immediate loading. Therefore, the artificial
teeth can be placed on them immediately, often in the same day that the original teeth were taken out!
and Dental Implant Center in
Albuquerque New Mexico
The most natural tooth replacement ever devised
Dental implants are changing the way people live! They are designed to
provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function
like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat
virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear
natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
What are Dental Implants?
The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts which are inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing.
These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jawbone. The bone
bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts are then attached to the
implant which protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.
Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are
missing.
The Surgical Procedure
For most patients, until recently, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First,
implants are placed within your jawbone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are
beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary
dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, your dentist is forming new replacement teeth.
After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Dr. Tuggle at Sandia Oral Surgery will
uncover the implants and attach small posts which will act as anchors for the artificial teeth. These posts
protrude through the gums. When the artificial teeth are placed these posts will not be seen. The entire
procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.
Surgical Advances
Dr. Tuggle at Sandia Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center in Albuquerque New Mexico, using the most
recent technology, is now able to place single-stage implants. These implants do not require a secondary
procedure to expose them, but still need a minimum of six weeks prior to placing artificial teeth on them. They
can even now be placed immediately in the tooth socket after removing the teeth. Furthermore, in select
cases, it has now become possible to place implants that tolerate immediate loading. Therefore, the artificial
teeth can be placed on them immediately, often in the same day that the original teeth were taken out!
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