Dental Implants

Dental implants are titanium screws that are anchored to a patient's jawbone to create an artificial tooth root. After the dental implant is placed, the jaw undergoes a period of healing. The length of this process varies depending on the individual patient, but usually lasts approximately three to four months. As the jawbone heals, regenerative bone cells called osteoblasts bond to the implant, essentially fusing it to the bone. Once the implant has been fully integrated into the jaw, a permanent restoration such as a crown, a bridge, or a denture can be securely attached to it. Dental implants provide an invisible and stable foundation for dental restorations whose appearance, texture, and function are nearly identical to natural teeth.

Dental implants can be used to anchor individual crowns to fill in gaps in a patient's smile or to anchor an entire set of custom-made dentures. By providing treatment in a relaxed and comfortable environment and by using the latest in sedation dentistry techniques, Dr. Edward Liu and his staff of skilled and compassionate professionals ensure that every dental implant patient's experience is as pleasant as possible. Dental implants may be used to restore overall tooth function or for cosmetic reasons as part of a personalized smile design.

Contact Dental Implantologist Edward Liu

If you are missing one or more of your teeth and would like to learn more about dental implants, please contact Dr. Liu to schedule your free consultation. During a detailed dental implants consultation, you will learn how dental restoration using dental implants can improve the beauty and functionality of your smile in as little as a few months.