Implants

Dr. Last is fully qualified to restore all types of implants in the front and/or back of the mouth. She is also trained to fully replace all teeth with implants, either with an implant-supported denture or implant-supported bridge. Dr. Last is also excited to announce that she is now able to provide implant restorations in the same day! There are three components to a dental implant: 1. The implant: This is typically a titanium post that is placed in the jaw bone by an oral surgeon or periodontist. 2. The abutment: A metal piece that is connected directly to the implant and provides support and retention for the crown. 3. The crown: This is the porcelain or gold tooth, which is placed over the abutment and functions to replace the natural tooth. Dr. Last does not place implants into the bone at her office, because she believes that the surgical component of dental implant placement is best provided by a fully trained oral surgeon or periodontist. Dr. Last works with the oral surgeon and/or periodontist to plan for the best location to place an implant in a particular site and then she restores the implants with an abutment and crown, bridge or denture.