Dental implants are changing the way people live and are one of the most important advances in modern dentistry. Denver implant dentist Dr. Grabiak DMD, FAGD offers a patient who is missing one, several, or all of their teeth an excellent alternative to partials or complete dentures. Dental implants provide the comfort, appearance, and function of natural teeth.
A dental implant is a small titanium cylinder that is surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone and serves as a root substitute for a tooth. During a four to six month healing period the jawbone fuses to the implant and anchors it in the mouth. These anchors provide a strong foundation for replacing single or multiple teeth. Once appropriate healing time has transpired, Dental implant dentist, Dr. Grabiak DMD, FAGD creates a customized prosthetic tooth for each implant. The Denver dentist then places each prosthetic tooth on each implant restoring tooth function.
Dental Implant Healing Process
Most of our dental implant patients experience little or no disruptions to everyday life. The individual recovery times will depend on how many dental implants were inserted and the tolerances of the person. Most patients experience mild discomfort including minor soreness, bleeding, and swelling which can be treated with most over-the-counter medications.
Who Can Receive Dental Implants?
Most people are candidates for dental implants with the exception of growing children and people with deteriorated bone structure that cannot securely handle the implant. Dr. Grabiak DMD, FAGD will be able to determine if you are a candidate for implants by evaluating your teeth and jaw. Patients that have lost their teeth to gum disease, are currently wearing other dental appliances such as dentures, and people who smoke have all been successful recipients of dental implants. Bone loss in the jaw area may lead to a lesser percentage of eligibility however these patients too have had successful implant procedures completed.
Dental implants require the same care as your natural teeth meaning routine brushing and flossing as well as dental visits will help to maintain youroral health after the implants are placed. Dental implants have advantages over dentures in that they allow you to eat whatever you like and more closely resemble your natural teeth. The science behind the anchoring of the implant into the jaw bone, called osseointegration, allows for dental implant to act and feel like your natural teeth.
To learn more about the dental implant procedure or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Grabiak DMD, FAGD , please contact us today.
Most people are candidates for dental implants with the exception of growing children and people with deteriorated bone structure that cannot securely handle the implant. Dr. Grabiak DMD, FAGD will be able to determine if you are a candidate for implants by evaluating your teeth and jaw. Patients that have lost their teeth to 
