Ask Dr. Kakaris - Dental Implants

A missing tooth? Dental care implants!

Losing a tooth by accident or by extraction is not the end of the matter. When a tooth is missing, the resulting gap will allow nearby teeth to tilt or drift from their normal position, and the teeth above the gap will move downward...

Are there different types of dental implants?

Yes, several types are available. The American Dental Association considers both the endosteal and the subperiosteal implants to be acceptable...

Commonly asked questions about dental implants

"Dr. Kakaris, if you have lost a tooth, is it best to replace it with a dental implant?" Before you decide a course of action, we should consider answering these simple questions...

Dental implant technology

The technology has been around for decades. In fact, some patients in the Woodhaven area have had dental implants for more than 40 years...

How many dental implants should be placed?

This is a question that should be determined during the treatment plan. A good rule-of-thumb is to place one implant for each tooth replaced. Other decisive factors for the number of implants needed for success is the quality and quantity of the patient's bone...

Replace missing teeth with dental implants

"Well, you know Doc, it's just a back tooth. No one will see it so I'll just get rid of it. It's not going to make a difference." Unfortunately we hear this type of comment at Kakaris Family Dentistry more often than you would think. The plain truth is that it will make a difference. At Kakaris Family Dentistry we know the loss of just a single tooth can set a course that can destroy...

What can be done for a single missing tooth?

In the case of a single missing tooth, a dental implant can be placed in the jawbone area of the missing tooth. The implant will serve as a replacement for a tooth root and an individual crown. The total apparatus is referred to as a single-tooth implant crown...

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a titanium metal replacement for a root of a tooth that is surgically implanted in the jawbone. As the body heals for ...

What is the dental implant process like?

At Kakaris Family Dentistry we begin with a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical and dental history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include specific X-rays. After assessing the patient...

Who should you see about getting dental implants?

When getting dental implants, you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. At Kakaris Family Dentistry we have this expertise. It is also important to know that implant treatment consists of two components: a surgical phase and a restorative phase...