Dental Implants - a 21st century restoration

 **Dr. Norkiewicz has successfully restored hundreds of teeth using dental implants! **

Dental Implants can restore one or multiple missing teeth with optimal function and esthetics. 

• Single tooth implants                                                               For an appointment call 301-424-2030
• Multiple tooth implants                                                            
• Implant supported bridges
• Implant supported dentures

What are Implants?

Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that is placed in the jaw. A prosthesis (artificial tooth or teeth) is then attached to the post.

How Are Dental Implants Placed?

Step One:

• Dr. Norkiewicz will examine the site and take the necessary xrays to prepare for the procedure.

• A small incision is made in the gum and the bone is prepared to receive the implant.

• The dental implant is placed.  The implant will need 2-4 months to heal or integrate to the bone.

• A cover screw is placed on the implant and the gums are stitched together.

Restorative Phase:   Step Two: After only 2-4 months of healing a post is attached to the implant body.                                     An impression is taken of the post for a crown or bridge to be made.   The crown is then cemented onto the post.                                               Benefits of Dental Implants • Look, feel and function like natural teeth. • Maintain the natural shape of your jaw and face, which can change after you lose teeth. • Won’t decay like natural teeth. • Preserve your other teeth. That means no grinding or crowning of your natural teeth for bridges, and no clasps for removable partial dentures. • Help restore biting and chewing – comfortably! • Eliminate bone loss in your jaws, which is inevitable after tooth loss. • Won’t slip like dentures. You can even clean your dental implants just as you would your natural teeth. There are no special formulas, brushes, special floss or adhesives to use!   Considering a Dental Implant? Dr. Norkiewicz is highly trained to evaluate your bone and tissue to receive dental implants.  Please contact us for an evaluation.