Dental Implants

Dental Implants Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.

Dental Implants Presentation

What Are Dental Implants?

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.

Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.  A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.

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Surgical Advances

Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. SanGiacomo is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.

Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist.  Dr. SanGiacomo performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary.  The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.

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Although my original hesitancy for this dental procedure was due to my initial concern of never having extractions in my life of 87 years ! However, my fears were unfounded! Dr.Sangicamo was very skilled and with great support from his assistant ,was a very tolerant procedure and my recovery is going well.

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This was my 2nd tooth extraction (last one about 10 yrs. ago). I thought that the positive experience then was a fluke, but it wasn't. Believe me, I dread going to the dentist, but he makes the whole experience relatively painless. The worst part is usually the Novocain, but even that wasn't too bad & he removed the remaining pieces of my broken tooth quickly & without pain. Highly recommend!!! (And I wasn't paid to say any of this)

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In what seems like a world of poor dentists, Dr Sangiacomo is a blessing. He is highly competent. Both my mother and I go to him. We have extremely long tooth roots and my mother has had traumatic experiences at two other offices. I'm very grateful to have found Dr. Sangiacomo.

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I have PTSD with severe anxiety. I also suffer from depression and am on a fair amount of medications. I was in severe pain from an absessed tooth and the infection was spreading like wildfire. Someone cancelled their appointment and the staff called me right away. They got me through the procedure while helping me to stay as calm as possible. I was a shaking mess. My tremors were uncontrollable at that point, but the nurses worked very hard to help me try to calm down. Then, Dr. Sangiacomo began telling jokes and express his wonderful sense of humor. That REALLY helped to put me at ease. The entire staff understood my situation and helped me through my anxiety attack as well. I would never dream of going anywhere else. Thank you for your support and unmatched level of care. Not sure I would have made it through this with all their help and kindness.

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Everyone was kind and caring, efficient and professional. They all tried to set me at ease and answered all my questions thoroughly. The booklet on information was well done and helpful to take with me following the procedure.

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