Smile Gallery

Implant rehabilitation

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Implant rehabilitation (multiple crowns)

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resin-bonded ceramic bridges

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full mouth reconstruction

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complete dentures

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Michigan Prosthetic Dentistry

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Dental Implants

Feel and function like natural teeth

A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown.