We can restore your smile with full services for all types of dental implants at our Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd, PA cosmetic dentistry office. Dr. Weinstock completed the perio-prosthesis program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, where he continues to serve as a member of the faculty.
This highly esteemed program combines the disciplines of periodontics and prosthodontics. A three-year intensive training program, this advanced education gave Dr. Weinstock the skill, knowledge, and expertise to solve and treat complex restorative dental cases.
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 20 million people in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth. And, more than 100 million are missing as many as 11 to 15 teeth.
Why Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants?
Missing teeth can be detrimental to the quality of a life. Associated with a whole range of oral and systemic health concerns, it is essential to replace lost teeth.
Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that replaces the tooth root which will help avoid bone loss in your jaw. Not many people realize that the most common cause of bone loss is tooth loss. A tooth and its root stimulate the bone surrounding it. Once they are gone, the bone will immediately begin to deteriorate. If left untreated, jaw bone loss can lead to the appearance of facial collapse. An implant will avoid bone loss allowing patients to keep a natural face shape.
Dental implants are changing the way dentists replace missing teeth. Dental implants have allowed people with missing teeth to rediscover the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh, and enjoy life. Dental implants offer a permanent solution to missing teeth. Dental implants offer patients naturally beautiful and confident smiles.
If you are missing one tooth or all of your teeth and want to restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile, Dr. Weinstock can help. We will provide a dental/radiographic examination and conduct a thorough health history inquiry.
During your comprehensive consultation visit, Dr. Weinstock will take the time to discuss your specific oral health and cosmetic concerns. Your questions and concerns are important to us, and our team will work with you very closely to help ensure predictable and natural-looking results.
Single Tooth Implants: Before & After
Choosing a Prosthodontist for Dental Implants
Prosthodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA). Prosthodontists focus their advanced education on the restoration and replacement of missing teeth. are highly trained in state-of-the-art techniques and procedures for treating many diverse and complex dental conditions.
Serving as the “architect” of a dental treatment plan, prosthodontists collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to your dental and oral health concerns. Prosthodontists provide an extremely high level of care to patients with missing teeth or having significant damage to their existing teeth. Dr. Weinstock has completed dental school in addition to three additional years of advanced training and education in an ADA-accredited prosthodontic education program.
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is surgically placed in the upper or lower jawbone. The implant replaces the root of the missing tooth acting as a prosthetic root. The implant provides an anchor for your new tooth. Many patients choose dental implants over other procedures because the result is permanent and gives you a natural appearance. Implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone structure from deterioration.Dental implants help preserve facial contours by stimulating natural bone growth. Jawline recession commonly occurs when teeth are lost or are missing for extended periods of time. Replacing missing teeth as soon as possible is ideal for conservative and effective treatment. Dental implants are designed to provide a stable foundation for the replacement of missing teeth. They look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. Patients enjoy the ability to eat a normal and balanced diet and can smile with confidence, knowing that his or her teeth appear natural and beautiful. Dr. Weinstock provides single dental implants as well as All On Four dental implants for patients missing a full set of teeth.
Dental implants are tiny titanium anchors that are designed to act as implant tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jawbone. Once healed, the implant will be fused with the jaw bone for a lasting and stable oral foundation. Small posts, called abutments, are then attached to the implants. These protrude through the gums, allowing a conventional crown to be attached to the implant. Dental implants provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth. Dental implants are ideally placed directly into the site of the missing tooth. Placing an implant in the extraction socket gives us the greatest potential to reclaim the natural esthetics of that tooth while ensuring the best stability of the jaw bone. The placement of an implant in the exact position of the tooth allows for predictable and natural looking results. In most cases, the dental implant procedure involves at least two visits to ourBala Cynwyd, PA dentist office. First, the implants are placed in your jawbone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants will heal beneath the surface of the gums gradually bonding with the jawbone. Dr. Weinstock will most likely fit you with a temporary bridge or denture during this time. While your implants are healing or integrating, Dr. Weinstein will work with you to custom design and fabricate your permanent dental restoration. The final restoration is made from the most modern dental materials for natural and durable results. Ceramic restorations provide natural aesthetics that will blend seamlessly with your natural smile. The entire procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients do not experience any disruption in their daily life.