Dental Implants in Houston

Dental Implants have revolutionized the replacement of missing teeth. No longer is the only option a removable flipper, partial denture or bridge. Implants provide permanent tooth replacement that allows a patient to floss, chew and achieve the feeling of natural teeth.

Implant therapy utilizes a state of the art titanium post that is placed in the jaw or mandible below the gums. Titanium is a unique metal that bone actually integrates through the metal creating unmatched stability and strength. Experienced planning and precise placement are required for predictable and ideal results. Once the post is stable, a natural looking crown is fabricated to exact specifications and attached to the post. The results are so remarkable, the majority of Dr. Ritsco's patients report that they cannot tell the difference between their natural teeth and the implant restoration! Dr. Ritsco's advanced training as a Prosthodontist required much focus and expertise especially in the area of restoration through dental implants. The number of complex cases he has performed creates unparalleled expertise in this area.

Implants restorations can be single tooth replacement, multiple or the entire mouth depending on what a patient desires to achieve. If this is an option for you, the particulars of your case will be discussed at your consultation appointment with Dr. Ritsco and his professional team.

You may be a candidate for dental implants if:

• A more permanent option is a desire in your treatment
• If you want your dentistry to look, feel and function like natural teeth with the ability floss and eat normally
• Your bone is healthy
• You do not smoke tobacco

The process is essentially completed in three steps. Depending on what kind of implants and the condition of the bone, final results can be achieved within three months to one year.

Step 1: Diagnostic. This rapid phase simply is the gathering of proper images to determining precise placement, conditions of bone and case planning and usually is completed within a week.

Step 2: Surgical Placement. This is usually complete in 1 appointment and is the initial placement of the titanium post in the bone. Most patients are comfortable enough to go back to work the very next day! After placement, the body must integrate with the post and simply requires time. All normal activities resume during this phase. Once integration is determined through xrays, you continue on to Step 3.

Step 3: Prosthetic Restoration. Attachments to the post are secured and natural, vital crowns are meticulously fabricated to the design and specification to give the best results. The restorations are then permanently cemented to the attachments. Once this step is complete a patient will function with strength that rivals their natural teeth, flossing normally, chewing steak if they choose and having tremendous confidence in their new smile.

This procedure creates freedom from the past by replacing missing teeth today. Call Dr. Ritsco's office today for more information or CLICK HERE.

Before Implant

After Implant