Dental implants offer a permanent solution to the problem of missing teeth. A true miracle of modern dentistry, implants are artificial tooth roots placed into your bone to hold replacement teeth in place. Dental implants eliminate denture sores, preserve bone, restore a youthful shape to the face and make it possible to eat tricky foods again.

Pictured on the this page is a case from an actual implant surgery performed by Dr. Thomas. The front tooth was broken and Dr. Thomas surgically removed it, then replaced it with an implant. After 3 months of healing with a temporary partial denture to cover the area, the patient can now chew and function as normal with a new implant crown (below, right).

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