Dental implant dentistry is second only to cosmetic dentistry, as the area of dentistry with the fastest rate of growth in the dental practice today. Since 1986 dental implant use has tripled in clinical practice in the US, and this growth is expected to continue to rise rapidly in the years ahead. People of all age groups, from teen-agers to octogenarians, are choosing dental implants to restore a single tooth, several teeth, or to support a full set of dentures.

Missing teeth,  ill-fitting dentures, partial dentures, or fixed bridges can cause many people to feel overly self-conscious in public places. Many people avoid going to social events or even out to dinner because they are frightened that their dentures might slip or their partials would become dislodged while chewing. They can no longer eat all their foods they would like to or enjoy the full taste of the foods they eat.

There is a growing public awareness of the significant functional and esthetic advantages of dental implants over conventional dentures, partials and fixed bridgework. Also there is now and abundance of data to support the long-term success of dental implants.

• Dental Implants are able to restore normal eating and speech