Dental Implants

If you have lost or are missing teeth you may want to consider dental implants. Also, if you are frustrated or embarassed with your dentures, dental implants may be the right choice for you to get back to your old smiling self.

There are many advantages to dental implants. Every way you look at it, dental implants are a better solution than traditional dentures. They don't move, don't cause gum irritations, don't come out at night, and allow you to eat what you want. Fixed implant bridges look and feel like your own teeth. Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they prevent boneloss and gum recesssion that often accompany dentures.

Dr. Marinic has invested hundreds of hours in training and has state-of-the-art technology that enables him to provide an exceptional level of service and care for patients needing dental implants. In addition,our office offers low dose 3D imaging to treatment plan your case. This results in a more precise placement of the dental implant.

Frequenty Asked Questions

You probably have some questions about implants and whether they are right for you. These are some of the questions we get from our patients. Read through these and then give us a call. We want you to be completely comfortable with this option and what it means for you.

Q: What is a dental implant?

A: A dental implant is a small titanium fixture that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. The implant is placed in the upper or lower jaw. It will integrate with the bone over time and serves as an anchor for the replacement tooth. Dental implants can be used to replace a single lost tooth, many missing teeth or to permanently anchor an entire fixed bridge.

Q: How much pain is involved in implant placement?

A: Of course this varies from case to case and person to person. In general, most of our patients report little to no pain. I have had several patients come in on their lunch hour and return to work with no problem. We do provide anesthetics during the procedure and provide a prescriptive pain medication after surgery, though most patients find an over-the-counter drug, like Tylenol, works fine.

Q: How soon will I have my new tooth or teeth?

A: Much sooner than you realize. Our practice is one of the few in the area that has it's own on site dental lab. We developed our on-site lab because we wanted to have greater control over the quality of the materials and eliminate the typical time consuming errors associated with off-site dental lab work (wrong shade, bulky crowns, mis-colored veneers, ill-fitting dentures, etc.).

Q: Will my new teeth look natural?

A: When dental implants are used in combination with modern restorative dentistry, their appearance, comfort and function are very likely to exceed your expectations. Many patients report finally "having the smile I've always wanted."

Q: What should I do to learn more?

A: Call us. We're committed to helping you understand all of the options available to you and helping  you decide what makes the best sense for you.