What are Implants?

Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that is surgically placed in the jaw (surgical stage). A prosthesis, artifical tooth or teeth, (restorative phase) is then attached to the post. The surgical phase of treatment is completed first and the restorative phase is completed after the designated healing period. Our office would then do the restorative procedure after the designated healing period.

There are also several excellent dental specialists in the area that we work very closely with. We also offer our patients the opportunity and convenience of having both the surgical and restorative phases of implant placement done completely in our office. We have welcomed Dr. Timothy Kosinski, DDS, MAGD from the Bingham Farms area into our practice to do our implant surgeries and extractions.The following are the names of the dental professionals we are associated with:

• TIMOTHY F. KOSINSKI, DDS, MAGD of the Bingham Farms office Dr. Kosinski is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. He serves on the editorial review board of Reality, the information source for esthetic dentistry, Contemporary Esthetics and Clinical Advisors. He is the editor for the Michigan Academy of General Dentistry. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Society of Osseointegration. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and received his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kosinski has received many honors including Fellowship in the American and International Colleges of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, is a member of OKU and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Kosinski was the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Alumni Association's "Alumnus of the Year" in 2001. Dr. Kosinski has published over 48 articles on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry and was a contributor to the textbook, Principles and Practices of Implant Dentistry
  
• Grand Traverse Oral Surgery, the office of Dr. David Howard and Dr. Wayne Olsen
• Kris A. Stegmann, D.D.S., M.S.
• North Shore Periodontics - Joseph Amalfitano, D.D.S., M.S.
• John C. Hall, D.D.S., M.S.

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What are Dental Implants Used For?

There are two basic uses for Dental Implants:

1. As an artificial root for a fixed prosthesis (usually a single tooth or fixed bridge).
2. As anchors for a removable prosthesis (usually an Implant-Retained Denture).

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Implants are generally considered as an alternative to Dentures, Partials, or Bridges. When replacing a missing tooth in the front of the mouth, nothing looks more natural than an implant. One important benefit of implants when used for Implant-Retained Dentures is that they slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue under the denture.

• Of Americans between the ages of 18 and 64, approximately 49% are missing at least one tooth.
• Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement system ever devised.
• More than nine out of ten implants last longer than 15 years.
• Dental implants never develop decay.
• Dental implants never require root canals.
• Dental implants preserve the jawbone, which can prevent premature aging.
• No one can be disqualified for implant treatment solely because of their age -- some patients receive implant treatment when they are in their nineties!

How are Dental Implants placed?

Step One:

The gum is gently folded back and a space is prepared for the implant to be placed.

Step Two:

The dental implant "anchor" is put into place.

Step Three:

The gum tissue is replaced over the implant and the implant is left alone for several months so the bone can attach to the implant and create a secure anchor.

Step Four:

After the implant has had a chance to attach to the bone tissue, the excess gum tissue is removed from above the implant.

Step Five:

After the implant has had a chance to attach to the bone tissue, the temporary cap is removed from the anchor and a post is attached to the anchor.

Step Six:

The implant is now ready for a prosthesis. An impression is taken of the implant and the appropriate prosthesis (crown, bridge or overdenture) is made.

Step Seven:

The prosthesis is then attached to the implant(s).

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Considering a Dental Implant?

If you are considering a dental implant, Contact Us for an evaluation appointment. Dr. Kozelko will perform an evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for a dental implant. If you are a good candidate for an implant, Dr. Kozelko will provide you with further information to help you decide.

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