Throughout his career as a dentist,
Dr. Alan Rubenstein has gained considerable exposure to a variety of dental procedures, including the placement of dental implants. A small titanium screw designed to replace the root portion of a tooth, a dental implant is a common dental solution for a person missing a tooth. In time, the titanium implant actually fuses with the bone, making the dental implant an ideal long-term investment. Here is a brief overview of some of the dental implant procedures performed by Dr. Rubenstein.
Single tooth missing: For a patient who lacks only one tooth, Dr. Rubenstein places a ceramic crown on a dental implant in the affected area. The end product, which maintains the same aesthetics as a normal tooth, is highly durable and functions exactly like a natural tooth. During the procedure, Dr. Rubenstein takes a series of x-rays and performs other examinations before installing an implant. After Dr. Rubenstein attaches a new ceramic crown to the dental implant, a patient can expect to experience the benefits of a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing tooth.
Multiple teeth missing: Unlike a patient who is missing only one tooth, a patient lacking multiple teeth often benefits from a different approach to dental implant placement. In many cases, Dr. Rubenstein makes use of a fixed bridge structure to close the gap between teeth. As with the single tooth procedure, the multiple tooth process requires the installation of dental implants to serve as the foundation for the overlying structure. Once the dentist has installed the implants, patients must wait one to two months to allow them to set before Dr. Rubenstein affixes a natural-looking, fully functional dental bridge.
Full arch: For patients who have lost all their teeth or have a condition that requires a total replacement of the teeth, the full arch is a comprehensive solution that can restore tooth function in a relatively short period of time. With the installation and setting of implants prior to the bridge placement, the procedure bears a striking similarity to the fixed bridge procedure described above. A relatively new treatment in the world of dentistry, full arch dental implant placement often changes a patient’s life and has an overwhelmingly positive impact.
To learn more about dental implants, or to find out about other procedures performed by Alan Rubenstein, DDS, visit the website at www.alanrubensteindds.com.
