
Losing a tooth used to mean losing some degree of your appearance and chewing function. Losing multiple teeth could mean losing some confidence and some of your speaking ability. Fortunately, dental technologies have improved enough that tooth loss no longer has to mean losing anything at all. Here in our office near Little Rock, you can reclaim the very best about your smile via dental implant treatment.
Dr. Samuel Jirik has received extensive training in the use of dental implants for tooth replacement. We’re proud to offer pterygoid implants for patients with special circumstances. To learn more about what dental implants could do for you, contact our office at (501) 430-4516.
What are Pterygoid Implants?
What Is The Process of the Pterygoid Implant Procedure?
What Are the Benefits of Pterygoid Implants?
Pterygoid dental implants offer several significant advantages in the circumstance of poor bone structure in the upper jaw. These include:
Eliminating the need for sinus augmentation. When the only option was to use traditional dental implant techniques, those with insufficient upper jawbone density may have needed sinus augmentation as a preparatory step for dental implant treatment. Because the pterygoid implant is inserted into a different bone, this step isn’t necessary.
Avoiding bone grafting. Bone grafting is also a common procedure that is done to augment bone structure when shrinkage has occurred. This process can take months before the dental implant can be placed. This can also be avoided because the pterygoid implant isn’t inserted into the jawbone.
Can be combined with other types of dental implants. Being a good candidate for one or more pterygoid implants doesn’t mean that’s all you qualify for. If your case might involve more significant tooth replacement, Dr. Jirik may recommend combining pterygoid implants with traditional implants in areas of the jaw where sufficient bone is present.
Pterygoid implants have a success rate higher than 95%.
Who Can Be a Candidate for Pterygoid Implants?
Are Pterygoid Implants Permanent?
How Do I Care for My Dental Implants?
FAQs
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What Is the Difference Between Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants?
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Schedule Your Consultation
We would love to help you regain your healthiest, most functional smile! Contact our office in Cabot, AR, at (501) 430-4516. We’re proud to serve patients from areas including Little Rock, Ward, Beebe, Jacksonville, Sherwood, and Vilonia.