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Implants

Dental implants are today’s state-of-the-art alternative to traditional restorative dentistry for replacing the missing teeth. Implants, usually made of titanium metal similar to that used in pins to join fractured bones, are permanent replacements for missing teeth. Part of the implant acts as the root of a tooth & supports a section which extends above the gum upon which replacement teeth may be fixed. There are different types of implants so procedures will vary. Bone integration implants (osteo-integrated) are done in stages.

The first stage inserts implants directly into the jawbone below the level of the gums. The gums are closed & healing takes place over many months. The bone actually heals to the implant on a microscopic level. In the second stage, access to the implants is attained through small incisions in the gums.

Periodontics & Gum Disease

Two types of gum disease are common among patients. periodontitis (a bacterial infection) & gingivitis (inflammation of gums). Periodontics deals with prevention of these diseases & the bones surrounding the teeth.

At Waltham Family Dental we almost always start patients with non-invasive treatment of gums combined with scaling (deep cleaning) &/or application of antibiotics. If the problem persists, a periodontal surgery is performed. If the tooth structure cannot be repaired, a dental implant may be the recommended option for long-lasting results.

TMJ & TMD Care

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the jaw joint which attach the lower jaw to the skull. TMJ disorder is one of the most common conditions treated by dentists, & it refers to conditions manifested by the pain the jaw muscles. Symptoms can range from frequent headaches to neck/shoulder pain to facial swelling to pain / movement limitation around jaw areas. Many treatments ranging from very conservative to invasive approaches can be used to treat TMJ conditions including creating a TMJ appliance.

Full Mouth Reconstruction

At Waltham Family Dental, we treat severely debilitated mouths through an interdisciplinary approach. With our team of on-site specialists, we perform implant, prosthetic & periodontal procedures & give the patients comprehensive therapy they need.