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Mazza Center for Implant and Esthetic Dentistry

David V. Mazza, DDS

4300 Montgomery Ave. # 101; Bethesda, MD 20814 - Bethesda Metro Station - Free Parking

Dental implants are substitutes for teeth and they are today's best alternative

to your natural teeth.

They offer you a secure solution for replacing one or more teeth.

They are made of biocompatible materials. Dental Implants have improved

not only people's chewing ability, smile and their overall appearance, but even

their lives!

Here are some frequently asked questions about dental implants:

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants look like real teeth and functionally they feel and act like them too.

With Implants you can eat and chew again without pain or irritation. Foods that are

forbidden for denture wearers are now back in their diets. Implants eliminate the

need for distasteful denture adhesives. There is no longer the need to use "glue"

when your dentures and prosthesis is anchored to implants. Implants enhance the

taste of food since there is no plastic covering the roof of your mouth and you can

enjoy natural flavors and sensations once again. The most important benefit of

implants is that they can help you maintain your bone structure and support your

facial tone. They can reduce or eliminate bone atrophy, which causes "shrinkage"

of facial muscles. Implants can prevent TMD (joint) problems. When a tooth is lost,

the adjacent and opposing teeth start to grow into the gap. This could result in

disturbing the occlusion (bite) and causing joint problems. So with implants you can:

• Have a normal diet

• Smile with confidence

• Improve your external facial structure

Are dental implants safe?

Yes, implants have been in existence for at least twenty-five years.

For the last ten years success rate at many treatment centers has been very high. Few forms of medical, orthopedic or dental treatment have such high success rates.

What is the procedure like?

In some cases the implants can be placed in the jaw bone and can receive a crown at the same time. In other cases, implants are placed in two phases.

Phase one: using accurate surgical techniques, an incision is made in the gum tissue and implants are placed into dimensionally controlled depth and width in the jaw bone. The gum tissue is then closed and the healing phase begins. A period of 3 to 6 months is necessary to form a strong base. Phase two: new teeth are placed on top of the base structure.

Are dental implants expensive?

Initially you might feel implants are expensive. However they last longer and look more natural than dentures and partials. They last for years with proper care and they are good investment for your health. Independent surveys of implant patients show that they felt the investment was worth every penny and would do it again!

How much do dental implants cost?

Each case is different. After a complete examination I will determine your dental needs and the best treatment for you. You can then ask for cost and financial arrangements. You can e-mail us at drmazza@mazzadental.info or call our office at (301) 986-0025 to make an appointment for a half an hour free consultation.

Is dental implant treatment painful?

Our office will give you proper medication to reduce your discomfort so you feel little to no pain. You are asked to be picked up by someone after your treatment is completed.

Does age matter?

You can get implants when you are a mature adult in your seventies or eighties. Good health and adequate bone is needed to make you a candidate for implant.

How should I take care of my dental implant?

You should follow a home care routine. Professional cleaning visits are also required. Every 3-4 months you need a routine cleaning, and re-care treatment and evaluation.232323