If you have missing teeth, it is crucial to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can destabilize your bite and cause you discomfort. When teeth are missing, your mouth can shift and even cause your face to look older. Implants are a great way to replace your missing teeth.

While missing teeth can be replaced with bridges, removable partials, or dentures, implants are the superior choice. The anchor teeth for bridges or partials can decay or become diseased, causing failure of the prosthetic and additional replacements. Dentures must be regularly adjusted and relined or replaced due to changes in tissues and inevitable bone loss in the absence of teeth. Implants, on the other hand, preserve the bone in which they are anchored and can never decay. The cost of dental implants is comparable to the cost of a bridge or partial denture; however implants are much more likely to last your lifetime

An implant is a new tooth made of steel and porcelain that looks just like your natural tooth. Your implant is composed of two parts that mimic a tooth's root and crown. The implant's "root" is a titanium steel rod placed into the jaw bone to act as a root. Once the rod is in place, a porcelain crown is attached to replace the top part of your tooth.

Implants may also be used to anchor dentures, especially lower dentures that tend to shift when you talk or chew. Plus, for patients with removable partial dentures, implants can replace missing teeth so that you have a more natural-looking smile.

Dr. Clement Monroe has a special interest in replacing missing teeth with dental implants. His advanced training with Misch Implant Institute, Triangle Dental Implant Institute, and the Medical College of Georgia as well as his years of experience has yielded an impressive record of success with dental implants. Dr. Monroe advances this knowledge constantly through continuing education with specialists all over the country. He is happy to provide complimentary dental implant consultation for patients who desire to replace missing teeth and have a confident, healthy smile for life!