When you need dental implant surgery in Rochester, NY, you can trust the expertise of our providers at Brodine Prosthodontics. Dr. Alan Brodine and Dr. Brian Brodine are surgically trained Board-Certified Prosthodontists and have surgically placed a combined total of well over 6000 dental implants. Both Dr. Alan and Dr. Brian Brodine teach surgical implant placement and bone grafting in several university Prosthodontic specialty training programs.
Dental implants are known to be strong, natural-looking, and long-lasting replacements for lost teeth. Whether you're seeking dental implant surgery to replace a single lost tooth or a full arch of teeth, our doctors' expertise will ensure you receive the state-of-the-art treatment you deserve.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a top-rated, permanent solution for missing teeth, offering both strength and natural appearance. A small titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as a replacement root. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone (osseointegration), creating a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture.
Benefits of dental implants include:
- Feels and functions like natural teeth
- Preserves jawbone and facial structure
- Long-lasting and durable
- Protects adjacent teeth from unnecessary stress
Implants can restore a single tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch, providing a secure and beautiful smile.
How Does Dental Implant Surgery Work?
A dental implant is a metal cylinder made of titanium that has screw threads. It functions as an artificial tooth root. Surgically placing a dental implant involves using a regular, Novocaine-type anesthetic. Our team will open the gum, drill a small hole in the bone, and screw the implant into the bone where the natural tooth root used to be.
Over a period of several months, the jawbone bonds to the implant. Once it is fully bonded, the bond of the bone to the implant is so strong that it is impossible to unscrew the implant from the bone. That’s why the dental implant is strong enough to support a crown restoration.
Often, bone grafting surgery is necessary either in preparation for dental implant surgical placement or in combination with dental implant placement surgery. At your consultation, our team will help you determine if any additional procedures are needed to ensure the proper placement of your dental implants.
Dental implant placement surgery is performed in our private practice in Linden Oaks. Because most patients have their dental implants placed using local anesthesia, they can drive themselves to the appointment and home again. Most patients return to their normal daily activities within 1-3 days following the dental implant placement surgery, depending on the number of implants and the extent of the surgery.
Some patients with high anxiety levels choose to have their dental implants surgically placed under IV sedation here in our private practice in Linden Oaks. Our team will discuss your sedation dentistry options with you in detail at your consultation appointment.
Risks of Dental Implant Treatment
Approximately 20% of patients and 10% of all dental implants will have some amount of bone loss due to peri-implantitis (which is the same inflammatory bacterial process that causes periodontal disease around natural teeth).
Risk factors that affect this process are:
- Oral hygiene
- Smoking
- Diabetic control
- General health status
- Genetic predisposition for gum disease
- Subgingival cement from cemented implant crowns
- Periodic oral health maintenance visits
Periodic small bite adjustments may be necessary when implant crowns oppose natural teeth, due to bite changes from the movement of the opposing natural teeth and lack of movement of the implant crowns over time. Our team at Brodine Prosthodontics will help you monitor your bite to ensure optimal function for your restored smile.
Restore Your Smile with Implant Surgery
The skilled providers at Brodine Prosthodontics are here to guide you every step of the way through restoring your smile with dental implants. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you overcome tooth loss with dental implant surgery and schedule your consultation!
