Dan Mannikko, DDS | Reno/Tahoe’s Neuromuscular, TMJ, and Cosmetic Dentist.
Roots. Even your teeth have them! Although you can't see them, a solid root structure is fundamental to maintaining healthy teeth. Damaged roots cause tooth decay, and in extreme cases, total tooth loss.
What’s the bottom line on implants?
- Implants replace the root of a tooth allowing additional hardware to be attached. Often crowns, bridges or even a ball socket can be used to connect a denture.
- Implants are made of titanium because it is compatible and fuses well with bone in a process called osseointegration.
- When completed, the final result of an implant is a strong support structure which, in most cases, will hold a “replacement” tooth to your jaw for the rest of your life.
Call Dr. Mannikko’s office today for a personal consultation about which implant is best for you.
