Dental Implants Duluth MN
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
What Are Dental Implants?
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.
Time is allowed for the bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases, a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.
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“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”
For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.
Surgical Advances
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Erickson is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Dr. Erickson performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
Dental Implant & Reconstructive Center
Patient Review By Janine O
I am very happy with my dental implant and will recommend Dr Erickson and his staff to anyone that needs dental work done.
- Janine O
Patient Review By Nicole L
The staff here are very friendly and welcoming. I love my gold crown!!!
- Nicole L
Patient Review By Jack H
I can't say enough good things about my experience here. Dr.Doug and his staff made me feel relaxed and comfortable from the start. I'm so thrilled with my results, it's so nice to smile proudly again! Lauren, Julie, Anya, Jess, Jordan and Nancy are the best! I highly recommend for anyone considering implants or dentures. Thanks again everyone for my incredible experience with you all
- Jack H
Patient Review By Maureen P
Dr. Erickson's office is the most efficient,most courteous and pleasant office at which I have been seen and had work done. I really enjoyed my visits to this office. Dr. Erickson is so kind, so nice and so very efficient at what he does and his staff is absolutely great. I was treated just like one of their family members. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you so very much, Dr. Erickson and your wonderful staff.
- Maureen P
Patient Review By Christine L
Wonderful experience!
- Christine L