When you suffer from tooth loss, whether that means a single lost tooth or several, then we can help with dental implant placement. To guide the process and ensure optimal tooth replacement, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons use advanced technology, from digital x-rays to cone beam scanning systems!
Digital X-Rays
First, we need to capture a clear picture of your current oral health, including the presence of underlying health issues and the strength of your jawbone tissues. These are major factors in candidacy for implant placement. To look at the roots and jawbone structures, we will use digital x-ray images. The technology employs 90% less radiation than traditional systems, and the images don’t need development in harsh chemicals. Instead, they will be available instantly chairside! We can even walk you through the diagnostic process. For detailed images of your entire smile in 3D, we can take several digital x-ray images and combine them for a panoramic image. We better see where teeth are missing or poorly positioned, and better assess the density of your jawbone tissue.
3D Cone Beam Scans
We also employ cone-beam computer tomography, or CBCT, a CAT scan that creates detailed 3D images of the entire head and mouth. We use this to select the optimal positions to insert your dental implants, and to also make sure we avoid any major nerves or blood vessels. Optimal placement is crucial for ensuring the success and longevity of your new tooth roots.
Guided Placement Systems
After we take diagnostic images and choose the optimal placement area, the next step is the actual oral surgical procedure. We will then use advanced surgical guides to ensure each dental implant post is inserted into the jawbone with precision and accuracy.
The Placement and Restoration
Once we insert the dental implant into the jawbone with the technologies and guides listed above, we will move forward with the restoration placement. Osseointegration will bond the new roots with the jawbone, and an abutment will be attached to hold a crown in place for individual ones, or to helps secure a bridge or denture. You then enjoy tooth replacement that lasts decades to come, providing greater stability than traditional, removable options. If you have any questions about replacing lost teeth, or about the technology we use to ensure the success of our oral surgical procedures, then contact our team today.
Do You Have Questions About Replacing Missing Teeth?
We want to help you maintain a full smile with advanced technology and implant dentistry. To learn more about how we address minor and severe tooth loss, schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.