We are your solution in the Greater Columbus, OH Metro. Dental Implants are strong and attractive replacement option for the patients who are looking for a permanent solution. This treatment is made up of three parts that come together to form the restoration. A titanium root acts as the foundation of the restoration. It acts and mimics the function of a root. Titanium is the only material used for this treatment as it has been proven that titanium is the only material that can actually fuse together with a human bone to create the necessary strength to withstand bite forces– this process is called osseointegration. This is the same biologically-compatible material that is used to create artificial knees, hips, or other prosthetic appliances. It is the perfect material to allow strength and functionality to be added to your smile.

After placement, a few months of time is allotted to allow the bone and post to fuse together to create the foundation needed to hold the restoration (typically 2 months). When the post has fused, an abutment is added to the post to act as the foundation. The dental crown is then added to the abutment. This is the only portion of the restoration that anyone can see, every other piece is below the gum line; however, the titanium post will mimic the strength and functionality of a natural root-so much so that most patients forget it’s a replacement after a few short uses!

The dental abutment and crown are made custom for each patient by your dentist to ensure the shape, color, and size matches the rest of the your oral cavity. Porcelain is a popular material used to create a dental crown as it mimics the look, feel, and strength of a natural tooth. Once polished, porcelain can even reflect and transmit light through it precisely the way a tooth does!

Prior to the surgical process Periodontists at Stoner Periodontics in Columbus will take an intraoral, digital scan of the mouth, and a CT scan of your jaws. This allows for absolute precision in planning the placement. All potential complications are handled in this step-on the computer simulated surgery-so they never occur during the actual surgery. This makes the surgical treatment as safe and minimally invasive as possible for the patient-resulting in little to no discomfort and incredibly fast healing.

During the restoration process your dentist will take an impression (either by mold or digital) and send it to their dental lab for the abutment and restoration to be made precisely. This process is overseen by our office due to the precision required to have a long term prosthesis. The titanium is shaped by laser to precisely mimic the original and ideal shape and contour of the original tooth. Once the dental crown is in, the dentist will screw or cement that last missing piece to the abutment for the final look to come together.

For many decades, there have been various procedures and treatments used to replace missing teeth patients of all ages have chosen dental implants to replace single or multiple teeth. This procedure has also been used as a foundation to support full or even partial dentures. In fact, there are many different kinds and designs of dental implants (temporary, mini, periosteal, zygomatic, transosteal, and, the most popular and successful implant design, endosseous). Which one is best for you? They all have their applications, and the Board-Certified Periodontists at Stoner Specialists are Columbus’ first choice to help you make your decision. The Board-Certified Columbus Periodontists at Stoner Periodontics have placed over 11,000 implants, so you know you will be getting the best in your care.

Maybe you are debilitated from missing a front tooth and cannot smile, or need nutrition in order to battle diseases such as Crohn’s or diabetes, or you’re missing all of your teeth and hate the big, plastic “pucks” that float around in your mouth and aren’t secure. Whatever your challenge, we are here to change your quality of life now and forever.