Fellow International Congress
of Oral Implantologists
Implant Dentistry
Missing teeth can damage your self-esteem and oral health. Studies show that people with lost teeth don't live as long as those with complete smiles, and this probably results from dietary restrictions and poor oral health. Dr. Partovi can restore your complete smile, refresh your appearance, and improve your quality of life with implant dentistry.
When you lose a tooth, the bone that housed the tooth begins to shrink and degenerate. The surrounding teeth (if any) will start to shift and migrate, which can lead to bite problems, as well as joint issues and gum disease. In addition, the cheeks and/or the lips will begin to "cave" into the gap, which makes a person look old. The tongue can enlarge as it moves to fit into the gap, which further interferes with speech.
Bone loss after single tooth extraction |
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Bone loss after multiple tooth extraction |
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| Lower jaw after teeth recently extracted | Bone loss after time progression |
Facial atrophy after all teeth extracted |
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| Facial profile with full set of teeth | Facial profile after all or most teeth removed |
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As an implant specialist, Dr. Partovi can help prevent the above pictured problems and rejuvenate your smile. With implant dentistry, our team can replace one or more teeth with dental implants to help maintain the health of your bone in addition to providing you with secure and esthetic teeth. There are a number of different options in replacing missing teeth with dental implants, however after a complete evaluation, Dr. Partovi will recommend the best treatment for you based on your needs, your values, and your budget.
Dental Implants
Implants provide permanent, secure substitutes for lost teeth. With posts made of a biocompatible titanium alloy, dental implants are today's best alternative to natural teeth. Dental implants can also function as anchors to support traditional dental prosthetics, such as bridges or dentures.
Many of our patients believe that implants have changed not only their smiles and appearance, but also their overall wellbeing! You will once again smile with confidence and eat the foods you love after implant therapy. Dental implants offer advantages to other prosthetic options and can enhance your quality of life.
- Esthetically, dental implants create replacements that look like real teeth.
- Dental implants feel and act similarly to your original teeth. With implants, you can eat and chew without pain or irritation, which relieves stress on your digestive system and can improve overall health.
- Denture adhesives aren't required with implants, and implants as denture anchors prevent movement, including rocking and slippage, of dentures.
- The taste of food can actually improve after implant therapy. Without a plastic covering over roof of your mouth, you will enjoy natural flavors and sensations again.
- Implants help maintain your jawbone structure and support facial features (cheeks and lips). They reduce or eliminate bone atrophy associated with tooth loss, which causes shrinkage of jawbone tissue and cosmetic facial changes.
The alternatives to dental implants are either Fixed denture (bridge) or Removalble denture.
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Enjoy a complete, healthy smile. Call our West Richmond practice and schedule an appointment with Dr. Partovi to discuss dental implants. We welcome patients from Richmond, Vancouver, and the surrounding areas to experience the exciting new developments in contemporary dental care. Visit our FAQ page for more detailed questions and answers about dental implants.
