Fornetti Dental Center for Implants - Conventional Implants
Have dental problems kept you away from the core of the apple?
You're all too familiar with the problems, both physically and emotionally, with dentures. The plates are painful, poor in appearance, and the denture adhesive leaves a bad taste in your mouth to say the least. Yet the emotional problems can be even more crippling. The loss of self-esteem, the insecurity with friends and business associates, and the decrease in overall activity can make life seem hopelessly out of focus.
The natural look, feel and function of implanted teeth have given a new lease on life to thousands of former denture wearers and sufferers of serious tooth loss. They can do the same for you.
Investigate for yourself the many advantages implant dentistry can provide.
What are implants?
Dental implants are man-made replacements for natural teeth. The implants themselves are artificial tooth roots anchored in the gum or jaw, on which replacement teeth are permanently secured. Since implanted teeth are fixed in the mouth rather than removable like dentures, they allow the wearer to return to the functions associated with natural teeth.
Cost considerations
Most implant cases require an investment that closely parallels that of fixed bridgework.
One implant costs the same as a single unit of bridgework.
All of lower teeth can be supported by five implants
Is implant dentistry covered by insurance?
The implant itself may not be a covered benefit on most insurance policies, but the teeth fabricated over the implants are usually covered.
How long does treatment take?
It can take from six weeks to six months, or in some cases as much as 18 months to complete treatment, depending on your individual needs and general dental health. But there is NO TIME, that you are without teeth. Our office provides all patients with temporary teeth for the duration of the treatment. Treatment is performed in our office, for all implant procedures.
Does it hurt?
Dr. Fornetti uses local anesthetic & sedation to alleviate any discomfort during the surgery. Post-operative discomfort is similar to that experienced after tooth extractions. Medication is provided to control soreness.
Are implants right for me?
The odds are favorable that you are a candidate for implant dentistry, whether you are missing one, a few, or all of your teeth, whether you are a teenager or in your eighties.
Only a competent, trained dental practitioner can determine if implants are right for you.
Dr. Fornetti is recognized area wide for his knowledge and skill in the field of implantology. He can answer any questions you may have about implant dentistry.
