Prosthodontists are specialized dentists with advanced training and expertise who create optimal oral health, both in function and appearance including dental implants, dentures, veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening.
After four years of post-graduate dental school education, prosthodontists complete three additional years of intensive training in a program accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA). Their advanced clinical education in prosthodontics focuses on the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Dental Implants are considered the best option to replace missing teeth for many reasons we will discuss below. Missing one or more teeth can be both inconvenient and detrimental to your oral health. When you are missing a tooth, the jawbone beneath it and the area surrounding where the tooth used to be can become prone to infection and deterioration.
Care for your implants is simple. You can eat all your favorite foods and are not restricted in any way (although chewing on ice or utensils should always be avoided). As with your own teeth, we recommend you continue to brush and floss like normal and of course, continue to visit Lafayette Dentistry for check-ups. With proper care, dental implants can last for decades.
Whether youre missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, Dr. Lalonde delivers a permanent solution for a natural-looking, lifelong smile. Dental implants placed by a Prosthodontist offer the highest long-term success rate of all tooth replacement options.
Dental implantshave come a long way since600 A.D.Fortunately, we dont practice these methods anymore, but in those days, humans used seashells planted into the gums to simulate teeth! 1 In recent times, modern dental implants have been attempted in the last 100 years. So, even though the practice of implantology has been around for a long time, it still continues to develop by leaps and bounds every year. The reality is, oral implants change lives every day. They are the most natural form of tooth replacement, and the closest we can get to the way the tooth originally was. They are an answer to enjoying many aspects of life to the fullest- eating, drinking, talking, and yes, even kissing!
If your jawbone is not able to support dental implants, several techniques can be used to rebuild bone, restore your natural jawline, and provide a sturdy foundation for implant-supported teeth. These include:
As the name suggests, the All-on-4 implant procedure uses 4 dental implants to provide permanent support for dentures or crowns. This service is incredibly valuable to patients because of its convenience, effectiveness, and efficiencyyou can walk out of the office with new teeth in one visit!
A dental implant provides patients with amazing long-term benefits and is the recommended solution for tooth loss. It offers not only cosmetic improvement but also exceptional strength for a low-maintenance and high-value treatment for even just one missing tooth. Implants are made of titanium, which is naturally compatible with the body and enables it to function, and feel, just like a normal healthy tooth.
Dental implants are extremely versatile and offer the best solution for missing teeth, whether you have one missing tooth or multiple. Dr. Lalonde and his highly trained team are here to assess your oral health and consult with you about the best treatment plan to meet your need.
It can be difficult to keep dentures in place, but fortunately, Dr. LaLonde offers denture stabilization implants. Multiple implants provide the most stable and natural anchor to keep dentures in place, than any other dental solution.
If you are missing one or more teeth and want to explore the options of dental implants, give our office a call today! We can discuss your treatment options and determine the right course of action to get your smile back on track.
As a certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Lalonde offers patients the comfort and confidence of knowing they are in good hands. Dr. Lalonde is one of only 15 board-certified implantologists in the state of Indiana. His advanced training combines with 30 years of clinical experience to produce consistently beautiful smiles.
As a certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Lalonde offers patients the comfort and confidence of knowing they are in good hands. His advanced training combines with over 40 years of clinical experience to produce consistently beautiful smiles.
Before dental implants, the only solution for missing teeth was the instability of traditional dentures. As a certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Lalonde has the expertise to create an implant-retained denture that snaps securely into place. The result is amazing stability that restores natural function.
