Dental Implants in Columbus GA
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
Dental Implants: A Better Way to Replace Your Missing Tooth or Teeth
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.
Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.
“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”
For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.
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Surgical Advances in Dental Implants
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Zwickey and Dr. Allen are able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Drs. Zwickey or Allen performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
Our Patient Testimonials
West Georgia Oral and Facial Surgery
Patient Review from Kim G
If your here reading reviews it probably means your gonna have to part ways with some major cash to have a procedure done. That’s just not a great feeling to start with. Then there’s the question is this gonna hurt and if so how long? Am I making a rash call to judgement? Am I in good hands? All these ?’s and then some danced around inside my cranium for several months. But then the time came where time was no longer on my side and I just had to bite the bullet and go see the doc. I’m a week post op with 4 dental implants now, and I can absolutely say Dr. Lee Allen is hands down the beez-kneez folks! He and his surgical staff will address all of your fears, concerns, etc. They explain EVERYTHING they are going to do BEFORE they do it. They do a jam up job at putting your anxiety to rest. Just a little advice if I may...it’s ok to do research on whatever your getting done but sometimes to much research is just that....too much! in my case “to much” just brought on more doubt and worry. So with that said, I’ll leave you with this.....if you want someone to listen, address your concerns, answer all your questions, be honest, and forthcoming upfront, and ABOVE ALL ELSE, DO A JAM UP JOB, then Dr. Lee Allen is the BEST! The only thing I left behind were some unwanted teeth and my wallet. All jokes aside, I never leave reviews unless I have a good reason, and this time I took the time because it’s not fair not to share! Dr. Lee Allen is very professional and highly blessed with talent. You won’t be unhappy!
- Kim G
Patient Review
The staff are concerned about your overall comfort. They learn your name and treat you more like family than a patient. They look forward to meeting you and working with you for your betterment and will work with you on cost and procedures. Excellent people, wish I would have meet them as next door neighbors and friends.
- Anonymous
Patient Review from Lee N
The Staff and Doctors at West Georgia Oral and Facial Surgery treat you as if you were family (well liked family) and friends, not just as another patient. They take the time to listen to you and explain all procedures so you understand what is going on. They take the time with you, not your checkbook!
- Lee N