Dental Implants 60540

If you have missing teeth that need to be replaced, you may be thinking about getting dental implants, which can be a complicated procedure. For this reason, you will want to come to our highly skilled prosthodontist for dental implants in Naperville because our prosthodontist, Dr. Derrick Williamson, is a specialist in this area.

Dr. Williamson is a prosthodontist who has been in practice providing implant dentistry in Naperville for years. Many patients come to Dr. Williamson to get Naperville dental implants, or to have other oral surgery procedures performed. Patients come to our oral surgeon for dental implants because they know that the dental implant roots will be precisely inserted in just the right location in the jawbone. This is very important for the dental implant procedure to be successful. Dental implants, when well-placed, provide excellent support and stability for the porcelain crown which is permanently attached to the top of the root portion of the dental implant.

A dental implant is generally made of titanium, and a surgically placed into the jawbone. Small posts will be attached to the implant to act as stable anchors in the gums for replacement teeth. After the dental implants are placed, there will be healing time of several months during which time your jawbone will fully heal and the dental implants will fully fuse to the jawbone. Once the implant has fused with the jawbone, our oral surgeon will uncover the implants and attach a small healing collar to each implant. There will then be a continued healing period during which time your regular dentist will attach a porcelain crown to the top portion of the dental implant root. It generally takes between six and eight months to get Bristol dental implants from start to finish. However, patients always agree that the dental implants are well worth the wait. They will beautifully restore your smile and no one will ever be able to tell that you have them in your mouth. You will be able to eat anything you want in total comfort without worrying that the dental implants will embarrass or hurt you in any way. And if well taken care of with regular brushing and flossing, and with periodic teeth cleanings, the dental implants should be able to last you for a lifetime. For an appointment to meet with our prosthodontist regarding getting dental implants in Naperville, contact us today.

Dental Implants 60540

By Derrick Williamson DDS MS PC

March 20, 2017