Portland Area Dental Implant Options
Modern dentistry offers an amazing new alternative for replacing lost teeth: dental implants. Portland area patients no longer have to face the embarrassment of missing teeth or the inconvenience of a dental bridge. Dental implants can do wonders for your confidence while enhancing your natural appearance, bone health, chewing function and more.
A dental implant is a titanium alloy cylinder placed into the bone below the gums that then fuses or integrates to the jawbone and serves as a base for replacement of individual teeth with crowns and placement of bridges or dentures on multiple implants. Natural teeth stay in place because of their strong root structure. Dental implants mimic this foundation in the jaw bone with their surgical placement. A few months after placement the implant heals and integrates with the jaw bone. After healing, the implant is ready for its final restoration.
Dr Miller believes that a successful dental implant case result hinges on methodical planning and preparation. A 3-diminsional cat scan allows him to determine if there is sufficient healthy bone structure available to support the implant for optimal longevity, function, esthetics and health. If bone quality is poor or lacking in volume, he can correct the defect with various bone grafting techniques learned from some of the best experts in the field. In addition, if the surrounding gum tissue is inadequate, he is skilled in gum tissue grafting as well. When necessary, gum tissue grafting results in long-term health, stability, and maximum esthetics, for dental implants and their restorations. Since Dr Miller places both the dental implant and the final restoration, he makes every effort to be certain that the placement, position, and size of the dental implant will support the ideal restorative result both functionally and aesthetically.
This type of planning and care cannot be accomplished in a single day. Once the dental implant process is complete, you will have a tooth that:
- Supports normal eating habits – allowing you to enjoy any of your favorite foods again
- Prevents jaw bone atrophy that occurs with the loss of a natural tooth
- Stabilizes remaining teeth, to avoid drifting and tilting-reduces forces on remaining natural teeth
- Gives you a natural, confident appearance – the result is priceless.
We find patients make the best decision and are happiest with their outcome when they have the information to compare their options. If you are considering bridges or partial dentures, the stress upon their supporting teeth is magnified. This makes fewer teeth withstand 3x, 9x, even up to 27x the force that are intended for one tooth. Consult with Dr. James Miller about Portland area dental implants, and learn which options are best for you.
