Are dental implants safe for Burr Ridge area patients replacing teeth?

Burr Ridge, IL area patients who are faced with tooth loss might immediately think of their grandparents’ dentures as the next step for restoration. Fortunately, patients have a wide range of options available to them today. This includes dental implants. Dr. Janet Stopka provides dental implants that are safe, biocompatible, and affordable for patients who need to replace one or more teeth within the smile.

What are dental implants?

Dr. Janet Stopka is pleased to provide zirconia dental implants. These implants are tooth root replacements made to replace missing tooth roots. Zirconia dental implants are just like more traditional metal ones but are more aesthetic when placed within the smile. These small posts are put into the bone of the jaw during oral surgery, and the abutment over them is restored using crowns, bridges, or dentures.

Why choose dental implants?

Dental implants have become the gold standard in tooth replacement. They help in maintaining bone and fighting against bone resorption, which shrinks the jawbone and causes patients to have a sunken appearance to the mouth, jaw, and chin area. The implants are held in place by the bone of the jaw, which gives them the best stability and strength. Versatility is another reason why dental implants have become so popular, as they can be used to replace one, several, or all of the teeth in the dental arch. During a consultation appointment with Dr. Janet Stopka, patients can decide if they are a good fit for dental implants.

Who is a candidate for zirconia dental implants?

The best patients for dental implants are those with enough bone to place the restoration successfully. Dental implants require bone to be available to assist in increasing bone growth through a process referred to as osseointegration. This increased amount of bone wraps around the dental implant to solidify the implant and give it a proper foundation for functionality. Once the implant is in place, it can be restored over the top.

Are dental implants safe?

Zirconia dental implants are safe and aesthetic. They maintain bone while providing a stable base for different types of restorations that can be used over the top. This makes them an excellent solution for men and women considering a permanent tooth replacement option for their smiles.

What are the benefits?

Dental implants have several benefits. When compared to other restorations, they can be extremely advantageous. Our zirconia dental implants are:

• Affordable
• Safe
• Biocompatible
• Aesthetic
• Strong
• Durable
• Permanent
• Long-lasting
• Easy to care for

What are alternative solutions to dental implants?

If a patient is not a proper candidate for dental implants, they will want to talk to Dr. Janet Stopka about the alternatives available to them. She also provides patients with dentures and dental bridges and can evaluate a patient to help them decide the restoration appropriate for their unique needs and budget.

Request a visit with Dr. Janet Stopka today!

Find out more about dental implants and other restorative solutions available at the practice of Dr. Janet Stopka in Burr Ridge, IL. Call (630) 756-5844 to make an appointment with our front office staff, located at 16W289 83rd Street, Suite D.

Dr. Janet S. Stopka

Janet S. Stopka DDS, PC

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Janet S. Stopka is a driven, passionate and renowned professional in the field of dentistry. Her ability to provide patient-centered care and insistence on healthy biological dentistry has created an environment of trust and comfort amongst herself and her patients.

Whilst being a patient-oriented expert, she is also a strong advocate of mercury safe dentistry and invests in the latest technological equipment to assist and reduce risk during complicated dental procedures.

She is also a progressive and keen member of the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology).