The Benefits of Dental Implants

Are you in need of a dental implant?

Dental implants are a restorative procedure that beautify your smile and reinforce the jawbone. Your dentist in Newport News, VA , Dr. Mark B. Artzer, is here to help and advise you!


What's a dental implant?

Dental implants are biocompatible posts inserted in your jawbone for people suffering from tooth loss. If you decide to get a dental implant, here's what you need to know about the process: Local anesthetic is applied to the area that will undergo the procedure; your Newport News places the titanium post into the jawbone, which acts as the new tooth root.

The doctor then surgically closes the area and allows it to heal for 3 to 6 months in a process called osseointegration. After that period, your Newport News dentist will insert an abutment, and place a crown over the abutment that matches the rest of your teeth.


What are the advantages of dental implants?

  • Implants can have a high success rate, about 95%.
  • They can last a lifetime if cared for properly.
  • They don't slip out of place like dentures, which makes it easy to bite and chew while eating.
  • They provide your jawbone with the support it needs so that it doesn't shrink.


How do you take care of dental implants?

Taking care of dental implants is the same as taking care of natural teeth. All you need to do is brush and floss everyday, eat healthier foods and drink water to wash away food debris.

If you have questions or concerns, Dr. Mark B. Artzer can help you out. Call his office, located in Newport News, VA, at (757) 595-8405 to make an appoint today!

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