Dental Implants

To maximize stability of your dentures, we may recommend dental implants. Dr. Stewart believes dental implants can help make your dentures the next best thing to natural teeth! He will partner with you to determine if implant-supported dentures are the right solution for your smile. Implants can also replace individual teeth or secure a bridge or partial.

Why Are Implants So Great?
Traditional dental prosthetics replace only the crown portion of teeth – that’s the white portion we see above the gum line. Our teeth, however, extend below the gum line and into the jaw. Teeth roots anchor natural teeth to the jawbone.
Implants are designed to replace the crown and root of a tooth. They’re set into the sockets left by missing teeth. Bone naturally integrates with dental implants to anchor replacement teeth in place. So you’ll never have to worry about loose, wobbly, ill-fitting prosthetics.

Another benefit of implants is bone stimulation. Our jawbone will deteriorate over time without stimulation from teeth roots. Traditional bridges, partials, and dentures lend no stimulation to bone, therefore it degenerates. Implants, however, help keep bone dense and strong.

Mini Dental Implants
If your jawbone density is not sufficient for traditional dental implants, Dr. Stewart may suggest Mini Dental Implants. These smaller implants are specifically designed for patients who want denture retention, but don’t have the required jawbone density. Mini Dental Implants create an option in which patients do not have to undergo bone grafting prior to implant deliver. Furthermore, Mini Dental Implants don’t require traditional surgery. Dr. Stewart can place them in our dental office in a single visit.

Call our dental office today to schedule your full or partial dentures consultation with Dr. Stewart. We give residents of Livonia, Farmington, and Farmington Hills personalized service and patient-focused care for smiles that last.