Dental implants can replace one, several, or all missing teeth. The implant is an artificial tooth root that looks like a small threaded, titanium "screw." It is surgically placed into your upper or lower jawbone, and after it heals and fuses with the bone, Dr. Holland restores it with a customized dental crown.
Are You a Good Implant Candidate?
If you have multiple missing teeth, we do not need to use an implant to replace every tooth! In this case, our prosthodontist recommends using implants with a fixed dental prosthesis like an implant denture or linking them together by a bridge using minimal implants.
Many people are good candidates for dental implants, and the main requirements are healthy gums and jawbone. However, even if you aren't a good candidate now, there are procedures like bone grafting that can make it possible for you to get an implant in the future.
Is a Dental Implant the Right Choice for You?
Dr. Robert Holland is a respected prosthodontist in Columbia, SC, and enjoys helping patients discover their best smiles through restorative dentistry.
To see if you're a candidate for dental implants, please call Carolina Restorative & Implant Dentistry to schedule a consultation with Dr. Holland and his recommended oral surgeon.