Implants

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: