Dr. Cockerell places implants for restoration of missing teeth, bridges for multiple missing teeth and for stabilizing dentures.

Workup of patients for implants typically involves radiographs, study models and analysis of a 3-dimensional image taken with the Kodak 9000.   You tube video

 

 

 

After carefully analyzing the amount of bone available and simulating the placement of the implants using a sophisticated software the implants are placed for the most ideal use in tooth replacement.

 

 

 

 

Model of an implant placed into a missing tooth area:   

 

 

 

Abutment placed into the implant to hold the cap:        

 

The cap permanently cemented (glued) to the implant:

 

 Example of a front tooth:

 

 

Below.....the underside of a denture.  See the blue "retainers" that attach to the implants on the model: 

 

 

 

The denture held firmly onto the implants.  Holds it in place for good chewing ability and confidence: