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Lost teeth can cause bigger problems than you might imagine. The open space allows other teeth to shift and move, which can alter your bite. The tooth no longer stimulates jaw bone, so the bone begins to deteriorate. Chewing, speech, and appearance can all be affected with missing teeth.
That’s why the ideal missing tooth replacement is a dental implant. Whether you’re missing a front tooth, molar tooth, side tooth or where you need the most stability, in the back, implants can help you recapture a healthy and beautiful smile.
Unlike dentures and bridges, which rest on top of the gums, dental implants are placed under the gums. The crown placed on an implant can look just as real as the original, because it comes through the gums – so it’s like growing a new tooth!
Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several teeth. Even if you have no teeth, you can benefit from these permanent false teeth. Imagine replacing your dentures with teeth that don’t move around when you talk! And of course implants are the best permanent teeth replacement option and don’t need to be taken out at night.
Dr. Ha handles the entire dental implant process, beginning with the placement of the implant post all the way through crown fabrication. So there’s no need to be referred to another office. He is also skilled in bone grafting, sinus lift, and tissue grafting if these are needed to produce the optimal outcome.
3-D cone beam CT digital imaging technology is one of the latest advances in dentistry and is used to provide greater accuracy and precision with implant placement. We are excited to soon be one of the first practices in our area to provide this service. Think of this as a three-dimensional X-ray that is FAR more accurate than traditional X-ray equipment, taking much less time and doing it with far less radiation exposure. Ultra cone beam images present an outstanding advantage when diagnosing patients and evaluating treatment options.
Dental implants have an impressive success rate, with studies reporting success rates of 95% or higher. Factors that contribute to the success of dental implants include proper patient selection, adequate bone quantity and quality, meticulous surgical technique, and adherence to post-operative care instructions. Regular dental visits and maintaining good oral hygiene practices are also essential for long-term success.
Here’s what our happy patients say about us.
Dentist,Dr. John Ha DDS and the team at Honolulu Smile Design are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients in Honolulu HI and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: cosmetic, family, general, implant, laser, preventive and restorative dentistry. Our dental treatments include: routine oral hygiene care, teeth cleaning, dental exams, dental x-rays, dental bonding, porcelain dental crowns, teeth whitening, white dental fillings, Invisalign clear dental aligners, clear dental braces, dental implants, dental laser treatment, gum disease treatment, youth dental care, dental root canal treatment, senior dental care and same-day emergency dental care.
