Dental Implants – Boston, MA

Good bye free-hand, welcome guided implant Dentistry

Whether it is single tooth or full-arch case, every implant we undertake goes through meticulous planning that extends beyond the precise positioning of implants in the bone to ensure that the exact 3D orientation will optimally support the future prosthesis.

Our methodical approach involves the following sequence: Once the digital planning of both the future prosthesis and implant positions is complete, we craft computer-based 3D printed surgical guides. These guides play a crucial role in the precise delivery of implants and the prosthesis (teeth).

Advantages over traditional dental implant surgery include:

• Improved Precision and Safety: Our approach enhances accuracy, ensuring a safer implant procedure.
• Reduced Surgery Time: The streamlined process significantly cuts down on surgical time.
• Less Invasive Surgery: The precision of our approach minimizes invasiveness, leading to reduced postoperative discomfort.
• Optimal Implant Positioning: Implants are strategically placed to better receive the future prosthesis, enhancing its lifespan and ease of maintenance. Also, it allows for ideal design of the prosthesis, which is more accessible for cleaning.

Whether dealing with a simple or complex case, our practice adheres to the standard of computer-based guided dental implant placement, coupled with proactive design for the future prosthesis.

Immediate Dental Implants, Cumbersome Procedures Eliminated

Traditional dental implant placement involves a prolonged and cumbersome process. Following tooth extraction, a waiting period of 2-3 months for healing ensues. Subsequently, the implant is positioned and covered by the gum for an additional 2-4 months to facilitate healing. A third surgical procedure is then conducted to expose the implant, paving the way for the final impression and the fabrication of the final restoration. This three-surgery approach, stretched over several months, is often deemed burdensome for patients. In contrast, our computer-guided immediate dental implant approach offers a multitude of advantages over the conventional one.

• Fewer Surgeries and Faster Treatment: Immediate implants streamline the treatment process by often combining extraction and implant placement in a single appointment. This significantly reduces overall treatment time, enabling patients to receive their permanent restoration sooner.
• Aesthetics: Immediate dental implants in the anterior region notably preserve the natural appearance. Placing an implant promptly after tooth extraction minimizes bone and gum tissue loss, maintaining the natural contours of the jaw and gum line. The result is an aesthetically pleasing outcome.
• Preservation of Bone and Soft Tissue (Gums): Immediate implant placement, coupled with simultaneous site enhancement procedures, helps mitigate bone and soft tissue changes in the extraction socket. This approach stabilizes bone and soft tissue volume, crucial for long-term implant success and stability.
• Improved Healing: In many cases, immediate dental implants promote faster and more predictable healing. The implant serves as a scaffold for new bone formation, creating a robust and stable foundation for the final restoration.
• Minimized Discomfort: Combining tooth extraction with implant placement reduces the number of surgical procedures, resulting in decreased postoperative discomfort and a shorter recovery period.
• Patient Convenience: Patients value the convenience of a streamlined process, with fewer appointments and less time in the dental chair perceived as significant advantages.
• Psychological Benefits: Immediate dental implants contribute to positive psychological effects on patients. The knowledge that they can maintain their smile shortly after tooth extraction reduces anxiety and enhances their overall experience.