What are Dental Implants?

If you're missing one or more teeth, Thomas Gonzales of Las Vegas can use dental implants to help restore your flawless smile. A dental implant consists of a small piece of metal, which is surgically implanted in the jawbone, essentially forming a replacement for the root of a tooth. As the tissue heals over the next two to six months, the bone around the implant fuses to the implant, creating a perfectly stable structure. In many cases, you receive you teeth the very same day!

After the patient has healed, Dr. Gonzales uses the implant to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures - recreating your perfect smile.

For more information about dental implants as a natural replacement for missing teeth, Schedule an appointment Today or call call Thomas R. Gonzales today at (702)798-6684.

Dental Implant Technology

If you are one of those in the Las Vegas area who has never had a dental implant before, you may wonder about the technology behind this new technique. The fact is that dental implant technology has been around for decades; some of our patients at Thomas R. Gonzales, DDS have had dental implants for more than 40 years. Hundreds of thousands of dental implants have been inserted, including many in the Las Vegas area, with success rates of better than 90 percent. All other metal implants in the body including hips and knees are the result of dental implant technology.

The Single Tooth Solution

Though dental implants are a great option for restoring multiple missing teeth, it's also a perfect solution if you're missing only one tooth. In that case, Las Vegas's Dr. Gonzales can implant a device in the jawbone surrounding the missing tooth which serves as a replacement for a tooth root and an individual crown. This unique solution is referred to as a single-tooth implant crown.

Once in place, the implant crown looks, feels, and functions like your natural tooth. It's cleaned and flossed just like your other teeth, and unlike bridges or other restorations, you don't need special tools to clean around your new tooth. You will need to practice effective oral hygiene, however, and the friendly staff at Thomas R. Gonzales, DDS, LTD will be happy to talk to you about caring for your mouth.

For more information about dental implants as a replacement for a single tooth or to make an appointment with Dr. Gonzales call Sedation Dentistry today at (702)798-6684 or Schedule an Appointment now!