Dental Implants

Missing teeth change a person's lifestyle and destroy quality of life. If you're missing teeth, you know the difficulty of speaking and chewing. In addition, missing teeth promote jawbone deterioration, make a person appear older, and destroy self-confidence. Natural teeth shift out of place to compensate for the missing teeth, as well, and this ruins a good, comfortable bite. Some patients wear dentures or partials in place of missing teeth, but these prosthetics require special care and messy adhesives.

Dental implants, usually made of titanium or another biocompatible metal, are surgically placed into the sockets left by missing teeth. Bone integrates with the implant over three to six months, creating a solid anchor, much like a tooth root. Atop this little post, Dr. Zweig places an implant abutment, and then attaches a crown. Dental implants can also anchor dentures, partials, or bridgework to alleviate the need for adhesives.

Because dental implants mimic natural tooth structure with a root and crown, they feel, act, and look like natural teeth. Patients can enjoy chewy, crunchy, or sticky foods with confidence – even in public! Modern dental ceramics make dental implants so lifelike, you may not even be able to spot them in your own mouth.

You can't live life to the fullest without a strong set of teeth. Call implant dentist Dr. Zweig today to discuss whether dental implants will work for you. Our Dallas office is convenient for patients in Richardson, Highland Village, and Addison. We can't wait to give you your smile back!

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