Mar 27 • 1 minute read
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist - a specialist of the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years, but on occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself onto the bone for up to six months. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place. With other implants the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.After several weeks of healing the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor. Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete. After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient.You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed. Good oral hygiene, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new implant.
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Richard Always a good experience at this dental office. My family and I have been coming to Dr. Ed Wicorek's practice for nearly 40 years. I will continue to use this office even when Ed Wicorek fully retires and it is Dr. Dan Wicorek and his staff.
Ed Always the best. How can it get any better. Thank you Dr. Ed Wicorek for your professional and kind manner and for the best staff ever. That is why we have continued to be your patients for 30 years and why we continue to refer others to you. Thank you for the best dental care and the brightest smiles in town!
Daniel I live roughly 20 to 25 miles away from Dr. Wicorek's office and I can only estimate about the number of dentists between my house and his office. Making the drive to the office past all the others is the easiest decision to make. The service is always friendly and professional. I have been going long enough that I feel like I am going to see my extended family that happens to be dentists. I always refer everyone I know to Dr. Wicorek
Lucy Sammy had such a great experience for his first visit to the dentist. Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome and helping him be excited about taking care of his teeth.
Eliot Marlene is an excellent dental hygienist. She is diligent, precise, and personal at the same time to her patients. At the end of your cleaning you feel very much satisfied with the service she provided.
Marc After 13 or 14 years of hardly ever going to the dentist, I look forward to visiting your office. I feel like I am visiting friends, not having my teeth worked on. I also appreciate Dr. Wicorek explaining everything that is going on.
Marylee There is no possible way you could make me feel any more comfortable.............You all treat me like one of your friends. Believe it or not, I think your doctor's office is the only one I love going to !!! I can't think of anything to make my experience better. It's perfect. Thank you.
Sandra Everything, as always was perfect. I was seen immediately, everyone was kind, gracious, friendly and helpful and I could not ask for anything more. I have referred and will continue to make referrals to you if I know of anyone needing a dentist.
Janice Gina is great about listening to and answering any of my questions about treatment, etc. She also is kind and patient with our 12 year old.
Claude Absolutely the best dentist office in the Long beach -Los Altos area Thanks for putting together such a great dental team and they are fun too!
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