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RANDALL R. GORDON, DDS, MS

PERIODONTICS &

DENTAL IMPLANTS

1420 South Mills Avenue, Suite G, Lodi, CA 95242

Phone: 209.367.1484 Fax: 209.366.0998

Randall R. Gordon, DDS, MS - Practice Limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants

1420 S. Mills Ave., Ste. G, Lodi, CA 95242 • Phone: (209) 367-1484 • Fax: (209) 366-0998

Proudly serving the Stockton,

Lodi & surrounding areas.

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Q. Tell me about dental implants.

A. A dental implant is an option to replace a missing tooth. In this procedure, a small titanium post is surgically implanted into the bone and allowed to set. The bone grows around it forming a tight connection, which additionally slows or stops the bone loss that occurs when the root of a natural tooth is missing. Once the implant is firmly set in the mouth, the dentist then works to attach the replacement tooth onto the top of the shaft. This permanent solution has the advantages over bridge work in that it does not stress the surrounding teeth for support, and, should the tooth wear out, another can simply be replaced on the shaft.

Implants can also be used as support as part of an implant bridge. This is an alternative to partial dentures, and has several advantages. First, there is no adjustment period to acclimatize the patient, who, once the work is done, only feels teeth, not metal supports intruding into the mouth. Second, this slows the bone loss occasioned by missing teeth. Third, there is no discomfort or difficulty in eating. And, best of all, of course, they don't have to be taken out all the time. For more information on dental implants, see our Dental Implants and Links of Interest pages.

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