Injury, periodontal disease or tooth decay can all lead to loss of teeth. This experience can be traumatic and affect self-confidence as well as contribute to further dental problems. Dental implants are a practical solution to what may feel like an overwhelming dilemma.

Often patients have heard they are not a candidate for dental implants, but with today’s technology and Dr. Calat’s level of expertise in both implantology and bone grafting, individuals who were told they were not a candidate for this procedure now are able to have it. In just a few hours, under local or general anesthesia, he can help you begin the process that will have your teeth looking amazing and feeling natural.

A dental implant is essentially a man-made tooth root. These implants resemble the natural form of a tooth root. The implant is placed beneath the gum and fuses to the bone in the jaw.

Dental Implant Overview For a brief narrated overview of the dental implant process, please click the image on the right. It will launch our flash educational MiniModule in a separate window that may answer some of your questions about dental implants.
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