WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Advances in modern dentistry now make it possible for people who have lost teeth to have permanent replacements. We have been practicing at the forefront of this advanced technolology since it was introduced in the mid-1980's. Dr. Sachs's role as a surgeon for implant placement grew from his expertise using precision surgical techniques and his tradition of planning and coordinating the restoration of debilitated dentitions with restorative dentists.  His detailed knowledge of the surgical procedures and ultimate needs of the patients and restorative dentists have allowed him to develop outstanding predictability and experience with implants. Once implants are placed, a healing period of 4-6 months is allowed during which time the implants have integrated("fused") with the bone. Your dentist then fabricates and attaches the tooth, or teeth replacement to the implant. These techniques are extremely reliable and almost always result in a comfortable, nearly permanent replacement of missing teeth. Of course, each patient presents unique circumstances which must be individually evaluated. Dr. Sachs has over 20 years of experience in implantology and has placed hundreds of dental implants for patients, with a very high success rate. During the treatment planning and placement phase, he uses advanced computerized technology to assure the most accurate placement of implants, and utilizes the finest dental implants from the leading manufacturers in the industry. Although today's dental implants are 97-99% successful, his office policy protects patients against failure for the first five years, assuring you, the patient, that your investment will provide you with many, many years of service.

BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
- Natural looking and feeling tooth replacement.
- Renewed self esteem; having implants restores your
  ability to talk freely, making you less self conscious, more "whole" and more confident.
- Stable teeth instead of dentures, improving speech, taste, chewing ability.
- Supports and helps strengthen weak teeth.
- Prevent bone atrophy after tooth loss.

Professional maintenance of your implants is important for long lasting success. We provide exceptional supportive care after your implants are healthy and functioning. For more information, please visit the American Academy of Implant Dentistry website.