WHAT ARE IMPLANTS? What are Implants? Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically anchored to the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. One of the major benefits of implants is that they do not rely on neighboring teeth for support and they are permanent and stable. Implants are a good solution to tooth loss because they look and feel like a natural tooth. What are Implants made of? Most implants are made of titanium, which bonds well with bone and is biocompatible, making it an ideal material for implants. Who places the Implants? Dr. Tolle has had extensive training on the placement of implants. Implants can easily be placed at the office in just a few hours. Who should get Implants? Patients will need to be evaluated by Dr. Tolle to make sure they are a good candidate for the implants. Patients should have adequate bone support, while lack of bone is a limitation, additional procedures may be available to create a good implant site. Patients who are unable to wear denture may be a great candidate for implants. For more information talk to your dentist. How do I care for Implants? It is important to floss and bush around implants at least twice a day. Dr. Tolle will give you specific instructions on how to care for you implants. It is important to have your implants checked at least yearly by a trained dentist. How will I adjust to Implants? Most patients adjust to implants immediately! Patients will soon see a difference in their confidence level and enjoy their new smile! Bremen Family Dentistry Dr. Doug Tolle 1712 W. Plymouth St. Bremen, IN 46506 574-546-2851 BremenFamilyDentistry.com WHAT ARE IMPLANTS? What are Implants? Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically anchored to the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. One of the major benefits of implants is that they do not rely on neighboring teeth for support and they are permanent and stable. Implants are a good solution to tooth loss because they look and feel like a natural tooth. What are Implants made of? Most implants are made of titanium, which bonds well with bone and is biocompatible, making it an ideal material for implants. Who places the Implants? Dr. Tolle has had extensive training on the placement of implants. Implants can easily be placed at the office in just a few hours. Who should get Implants? Patients will need to be evaluated by Dr. Tolle to make sure they are a good candidate for the implants. Patients should have adequate bone support, while lack of bone is a limitation, additional procedures may be available to create a good implant site. Patients who are unable to wear denture may be a great candidate for implants. For more information talk to your dentist. How do I care for Implants? It is important to floss and bush around implants at least twice a day. Dr. Tolle will give you specific instructions on how to care for you implants. It is important to have your implants checked at least yearly by a trained dentist. How will I adjust to Implants? Most patients adjust to implants immediately! Patients will soon see a difference in their confidence level and enjoy their new smile! Bremen Family Dentistry Dr. Doug Tolle 1712 W. Plymouth St. Bremen, IN 46506 574-546-2851 BremenFamilyDentistry.com