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Dental Services in Schenectady, NY
Dental Implants
If your smile is marred by missing teeth, you’re probably not enjoying life to the fullest. At Capital Smiles, we can revitalize your appearance and restore oral function with durable, attractive dental implants.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are custom-made, lifelike prosthetic teeth that will blend seamlessly into your existing smile. Implant posts are placed in a patient’s jaw and topped with custom fabricated restorations – crowns or dentures - that look and feel like natural teeth. Because implants mimic the root-and-crown composition of natural teeth, they offer a replacement solution based on nature’s design. No matter what kind of implants you receive, only you and Dr. Lieberman need to know they aren’t real!
What are some benefits of dental implants?
Minimized bone loss. Unlike traditional dentures, bridges, or partials, dental implants are the only tooth replacement solution to prevent bone loss in the area where teeth are missing. Implant posts act as your natural tooth root would, stimulating the jawbone and keeping it healthy.
A secure, lasting solution. Because titanium implant posts are biocompatible, the surrounding bone integrates well to create a firm foundation for the restoration. Furthermore, if you properly care for your implants, they can last a lifetime.
No collateral damage. Traditional bridges are anchored to surrounding teeth. Even though those teeth may be healthy, they are reduced and permanently crowned to anchor the bridge. An implant-retained bridge has no negative impact on the natural teeth around it.
What is the dental implant process like?
At your initial visit, Dr. Lieberman will examine your mouth to make sure that your jawbone structure can support implants. Patients who don’t have enough supporting bone may need a bone graft to increase volume in existing bone structure.
During the first phase of the implant procedure, Dr. Lieberman will place implant post(s) into your jawbone. Healing occurs over several months as bone fuses with the biocompatible posts. After the implants are firmly incorporated, Dr. Lieberman will mount an attractive, permanent crown or denture to return your strong, healthy smile. He only works with quality materials and prefers leading brands, 3i and Zimmer. For more information about 3i, click here. To view patient education material from Zimmer, click here.
What if I need a bridge or denture?
Dental implants create a secure anchor for bridges and dentures. Dr. Lieberman will determine the appropriate number of implant posts needed to secure your restoration. In certain cases, he may decide that mini implants are the best and least invasive choice. If necessary, Dr. Lieberman can place a temporary denture immediately after surgery, so you won’t have to worry about uncovered metal posts in your mouth during the healing phase
Why should I choose Dr. Lieberman?
Whatever your dental implant needs, Dr. Lieberman is qualified to perform all aspects of your procedure. Trained at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) in the latest implant procedures and technology, Dr. Lieberman’s valuable experience will provide you with a solid solution that suits your unique situation.
Call today for more information about dental implants or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lieberman. Our Schenectady office is close to Saratoga, Clifton Park, and the surrounding Capital District.