Dr Timmerman feels that when a tooth is missing or in need of extraction, a discussion between you and your dentist about your options should include an option for an implant, a bridge, a removable denture or nothing at all.  When replacing a single tooth, dental implants are usually the best choice.

But what exactly IS a dental implant?

Dental implants come in three parts:  the implant body, the implant abutment and the implant crown.  After the implant body is surgically placed, the human body must fuse to it and make it stable, normally 3-6 months.  At this point impressions are made to fabricate a custom abutment to attach to the body, and a crown cemented to the abutment.  Once completed, one can use it like a normal tooth.  It is very strong!

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