Successful Dental Implants at Any Age
Thanks to modern medicine, people are living longer these days and enjoying better health in their later years. Of course, this means finding ways to keep your smile beautiful and your teeth healthy for longer. Yet in spite of the best oral healthcare, sometimes we lose teeth. That’s where dental implants come in. If you have missing teeth, Gerald Geldzahler, DDS can restore your smile. Dr. Gerald Geldzahler helps patients of all ages by performing expert oral surgery to place dental implants — with radiant results. As you may know, a dental implant is a permanent replacement for a missing tooth. Implants are secured in the jawbone through a surgical procedure, and are usually covered by a crown, although Dr. Geldzahler may also use implants to secure bridgework or dentures. Dental implants are made of titanium, a lightweight, strong material that will not be rejected by the body. Most adults – regardless of age – are good candidates for dental implants. A...