Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into the jaw to hold a tooth, group of teeth or denture in place. While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework. This is because implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.
Dental Implants are permanent replacements for missing teeth. They look and feel so much like natural teeth, patients usually forget they’re not!
Dental implants not only create a winning smile, but more importantly have significant functional benefits to overall good health. People with dentures or loose and missing teeth can have restricted diets. Biting into fresh fruits and vegetables is often not only difficult, but also painful. Dental implants are so secure that the patients don’t even think twice about biting into a crisp apple. Cosmetic dentistry is not solely for appearances. If you find yourself avoiding crunchy fresh fruits or vegetables because of missing teeth, consider dental implants for improvement of overall health and wellness.
Credentials, training, testing and experience make a big difference!
The American Board of Oral Implantology is a credentialing board dedicated to certifying only the most knowledgeable, skilled and best trained dentists in Implant Dentistry. If a dentist passes their rigorous requirements and examinations, they may become “Board Certified” by the ABOI, one of the highest honors a doctor can achieve in Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Hughes became board certified by the ABOI in 2012.