Dental Implants | Leominster & Gardner MA
Dental Implants Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.
What are dental implants?
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Both have a crown (the visible part used to chew food). Both have a root that holds the tooth securely under the gum and is anchored into the jaw. The difference is that the implant is made of titanium – the same time-tested material used by surgeons for artificial joints. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown. To replace the tooth, the surgeon first replaces the root with a small dental implant.
Time is allowed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. A support post (abutment) is then placed on the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) is placed on top of the abutment. In many cases a temporary replacement tooth can be attached to the implant immediately after it is placed. If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.
“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”
For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.
Surgical Advances in Dental Implants
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Colarusso, Dr. Baran and Dr. Kobakov are able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Drs. Colarusso, Baran and Kobakov performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
For more information about Dental Implants or to schedule an appointment, please give us a call in Leominster at Leominster Office Phone Number (978) 534-8300 or Gardner at Gardner Office Phone Number (978) 632-7270. We look forward to meeting you!
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Central Mass Oral Surgery
Patient Review by Ron G
The overall staff and doctors are all great and make you feel like you are part of their family!
- Ron G
Patient Review by Michael M
Everything went well except for the price 2,700 dollars for 3 hrs of work?
- Michael M
Patient Review by Mary M
Dr. Colarusso is the best! He is patient, caring, and excellent at what he does. My nephew has been to him, I have had multiple things done, and I recently had my cousin go for implants. I can not say enough good things. I trust him110%. I thank him for all he has done for me.
- Mary M
Patient Review by Janice K
Excellent staff, customer service. Very friendly doctors and staff! Would definitely recommend!
- Janice K
Patient Review by Scott P
Delightful experience
- Scott P
Patient Review by Kwajalein G
Everyone was very nice and helpful.
- Kwajalein G
Patient Review by Stephen M
I am at the beginning stage of this complex process. I await receipt of my X-ray images, so that I can have them when I consult with my dentist about next steps, and things like the temporary tooth, etc. If you could mail to me this week, please.
- Stephen M
Patient Review by Brian C
I had to come here from Boston to get an exam and evaluation about a cracked tooth that I got in a workman's comp case. They handled everything very professionally and made you comfortable. This was my 1st visit here and I would definitely come back to get my work done. Highly recommend this place to everyone that needs dental care.
- Brian C
Patient Review by William R
No waiting staff friendly and professional and knowledgeable
- William R
Patient Review by Marsha C
Recommend this office because of great staff, very clean and ease of finding its location.
- Marsha C
Patient Review by Dorothy G
Everyone was very attentive to my needs and very couteous. The doctor was great would definitely recommend them.
- Dorothy G
Patient Review by Ellen M
Excellent! Caring, empathetic, professional, efficient.
- Ellen M
Patient Review by Laura C
Thank you Dr C You are gentle and caring A great job from start to finish
- Laura C
Patient Review by Jeanne C
Received all info needed to make an informed decision on dental implant!
- Jeanne C
Patient Review by Charles D
You can do no better than Dr. Colarusso.
- Charles D
Patient Review by John Z
I can't believe how lucky I am. Was very nervous about getting an implant. The initial visit put me at ease quickly. When I went to the implant, I was taken in right on time at 8 am and by 8:30 was receiving post op instructions. Truly amazing. Afterward, no pain, bleeding stopped soon, zero complications. It could not have been smoother. And, their Leominster office is like a five-star European hotel... elegant.
- John Z
Patient Review by Lori D
Nobody really likes going to the dentist but the atmosphere the staff and Dr. Carmine Colarusso eases the pain!
- Lori D
Patient Review by Amber L
Very professional and amazingly empathetic! Staff asked how I was feeling and how I was doing during the whole procedure! Very impressive! Thank you for the amazing care! Keep up the good work!
- Amber L
Patient Review by Stan B
I am completely satisfied with my recent appointment at Central Mass Oral Surgery. Dr Kobalov and the staff at CMOS are effective in making a patient facing oral surgery feel comfortable and assured on what to expect as far as procedures, duration of the process, and costs associated. I also want to note that the facility in Gardner was clean. well-lit, and seemed efficiently organized- very welcoming!
- Stan B
Patient Review by Richard C
Excellent service .....
- Richard C
