Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts or screws that are surgically implanted into the jawbone. The jawbone then fuses to the implant in a process that is called osseointegration. This creates an artificial tooth root that can then be used to support the final restoration. Dr. Zinman can evaluation your condition to see if you are a candidate.
The best candidates for dental implants include those who:
- Are missing one or more teeth
- Have adequate jawbone density
- Have good dental and general health
Dental Implants At Zinman DDS
At our Pacoima office, we do single implants as well as several implants. Once the procedure has been completed our staff will give you specific instructions to reduce your risks of complications or infection. It is very important to practice good hygiene during this process. Once the site has healed, we can restore it. This means that we use a dental restoration that will closely match your own missing tooth or teeth.
Implants unlike dentures are similar in design and strength to your own teeth, this means you can use implants to eat mostly all or any type of food as you would with your own teeth. Maintenance like brushing and flossing should be done after every meal. Your routine checkups are also very important. This can be done every six months.