NJ Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the most advanced procedures for replacing missing teeth, and are the closest you can get to a natural tooth. Dental implants are permanent fixtures in the mouth, and because they are implanted directly into the jaw bone, eliminate the jaw shrinking that can occur with missing teeth.

Dental implants function exactly like your natural teeth. Removable dentures can be uncomfortable to wear, and require special care. Removable dentures may need to be re-fitted and replaced from time to time, due to the jaw shrinkage that usually occurs after teeth are missing. Dental implants, on the other hand, can last a lifetime.

It is possible to have dental implants even if you are missing all of your natural teeth. If you are missing all of your teeth, or require all of your teeth to be extracted earlier in your life, dental implants are the best option for you to retain your natural jaw bone structure.

Dental implants also look more like your natural teeth than dentures. Placed by an expert cosmetic dentist, a dental implant can be nearly impossible to differentiate from the surrounding natural teeth.

Dental Implant Procedure

The first step in receiving a dental implant is to have the implant fixture placed in the jaw bone. The jaw and gum are then allowed to heal for a period of up to a few weeks, and then the replacement tooth is placed on the implant fixture. Dr. Allyson Hurley is an accredited cosmetic dentist skilled in replicating the look of natural teeth, and she will craft a replacement tooth that will be nearly indistinguishable from the surrounding teeth.