Microscope Guided Dental Implants
Dr. Quevedo utilizes the Zeiss ProErgo dental microscope and Carestream CS8100 CBCT for precision placement of dental implants. Dr. Quevedo utilizes Zimmer Biomet and Straumann dental implant platforms.
What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small "anchor" made of titanium that is used to replace missing or unrestorable teeth. They are surgically implanted into the jawbone to function like the root of your missing tooth. Dental implants are designed to maintain your surrounding bone and gums, and will replace your missing tooth with a natural looking, long-lasting restoration.
Dental implant restorations are an alternative to traditional crowns, bridgework and dentures. Because implant restorations look and function like natural teeth, they offer new levels of comfort, security and confidence over traditional treatments.
Implant Treatment Options:
- Single tooth replacement with an implant supported crown
- Multiple tooth replacement with an implant supported bridge
- Complete lower or upper jaw tooth replacement with a fixed or removable full arch restoration
Patient education information obtained from Zimmer Biomet Dental
Implant Patient Brochures:
Zimmer Biomet Dental Implants
Straumann Dental Implants
Single Tooth Replacement
If you are missing a single tooth and currently use a removable partial denture or tooth-supported crown, an implant-supported crown may be a better alternative. Single tooth replacements look and feel so natural, typically only you and your practitioner will know the difference.
Implant-supported crowns can provide the following advantages over traditional treatment options:
• Look, feel and perform similar to your natural tooth
• Help preserve surrounding bone by replacing the tooth root
• Help prevent bone loss and jaw line recession
• Do not compromise your adjacent teeth to support a bridge
• Restore a more secure biting ability than a removable denture
• Restore self-confidence and appearance
• Improve appearance and self-esteem
• Require similar oral care as a natural tooth
Patient education information obtained from Zimmer Biomet Dental.