Implant dentistry evolved from general dentists. In the 1940’s, a general dentist developed the concept for implants to replace a single tooth. Today, dental implants are very predictable and successful. The dental implant is clearly the best choice for tooth replacement in most situations. The single tooth implant exhibits the highest survival rates of any other option presented for single tooth replacement.
Dental implants are made of titanium and are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth for the attachment of teeth or dentures. Through a process called “osseointegration”, the jawbone actually attaches itself to the implant over time, providing tremendous stability and natural function.
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Before- This patient broke her front tooth completely off to below the gum line. It was not savable. Dr. Jack Hosner of Portage, MI placed a dental implant immediately after removing the tooth (at the same appointment). The patient wore temporary tooth replacements for the next 4 months. This time was necessary in order to allow the bone of the jaw to grow and attach firmly to the implant.
After- This is a photo of the final implant tooth replacement. The crown was screwed into the implant). Also, a new crown was placed on the tooth to the right of the implant tooth.
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Before– This patient is missing his upper front tooth.
During– A dental implant was placed by Dr. Jack Hosner of Portage, MI and a zirconia abutment was screwed into the implant.
After– This picture shows the final porcelain crown cemented over the abutment.
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Before- This patient is missing her upper front tooth.
After– Dr. Jack Hosner of Portage, MI placed a dental implant and restored it with a porcelain fused to metal crown.
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Before– Missing front tooth.
After– Dental implant was placed and restored with a porcelain crown by Dr. Jack Hosner of Portage, MI.
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- Before– This patient was in an accident which knocked out four of his upper front teeth, leaving just his broken roots.
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- During– Dr. Jack Hosner of Portage, MI removed the remaining roots of these broken teeth and placed two implants. In these images you see the metal abutments that are screwed into the implants several months after the extractions.
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- After– The final bridge restoration was cemented over these abutments and required not only the replacement of the teeth, but also the lost gum and bone that naturally shrink away after the teeth are removed.
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- This is what it would look like if we just replaced the teeth only. The teeth would look way too big.
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This patient of Dr. Jack Hosner’s from Portage, MI is missing an upper back tooth.
Implant– The implant Dr. Hosner placed.
Abutment– The abutment which is screwed into the implant.
Crown– The final crown cemented over the abutment.
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Before– This patient is missing a tooth.
During– This picture shows the top of the dental implant placed by Dr .Jack Hosner of Portage, MI
After– The final porcelain fused to metal crown has been placed.
Dr. Jack M. Hosner, D.D.S. (2012)