What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are devices that are inserted into or on the top of the bone of the upper or lower jaw for support of dental prosthesis. Another type of implant is used as a soft tissue attachment to stabilize an upper denture. Implants are made from inorganic materials that are biocompatible and are not rejected by the body. There are implants that are designed to be used when there are some of the natural teeth remaining and there are also implants for the totally edentulous(toothless) patients. When implants are used in conjunction with natural teeth they serve as additional abutments(support) so the fixed bridges can be done rather than the removable partial dentures. Implants for the edentulous patient serves as a support or foundation so that a precision denture or fixed bridge can be attached to it. If the prosthesis is a denture the implants keeps it stable so it doesn't move around and irritate the gums. Patients that have been treated with implants and bridgework say it is like having their natural teeth again. The success rate for implants is about 95% according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. I have been doing implants successfully for 24 years.

If you have any questions call Dr. Natchez Morice at 504-362-1776 or read more on the following pages.

Denture Problems?

Lower dentures cause problems because of slow, uncontrollable bone loss and no anatomic suction capabilities. Stabilization and rigid retention of the lower denture can now be accomplished in one office visit, for many predictable years, using your present dentures. No adhesives or additives are involved.

HEADACHES

TMJ / Headaches, Rear Neck Pain, Sore Pain in Front of Ear, Clenching or Gritting of Teeth, Clicking and/or Popping in Jaw, Occasional Unexplained Sore Throat, Even Chest and Back Pain?

Have you been to various health care providers with limited success? Have you worn soft bit guards, taken various medicines, done various relaxation exercises, taken many sinus treatments, had eye tests, had allergy testing, chiropractic, yoga, etc, and to no avail?

The answer to your pain elimination and recovery may be treatment for tempromandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). I have had special interest in this disease and the successful treatment of it for 39 years.