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Dental Implants

A dental implant is a titanium post designed to replace missing teeth. The post is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing, and provides a more permanent solution.

Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Implants are surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, and fuse to the jawbone. Implants offer stability because they fuse to your bone, a process called osseointegration. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural, and some people find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes. Candidates for dental implants must have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant.

Reasons for Dental Implants

•	Replace a missing tooth
•	Maintain healthy bone levels
•	Help support overdentures
•	Keep the look and feel of a real tooth where one is missing

What Does a Dental Implant Involve?

Implant Site Preparation
The gum tissue is opened to expose the bone area where the implant will be placed. In situations where there is insufficient bone structure, bone grafting may be a recommended procedure. Once healthy bone has been established, a special drill is used to prepare the bone to receive the implant.

Placing the Implant
After the bone has been prepared, the implant is placed and the tissue is sutured. After seven to ten days the sutures are removed. The healing process takes three to six months. This is the amount of time it usually takes the implant to become part of the bone of the jaw.

Attaching the Post
When the gum tissue is ready, a special post is attached to the implant; it is the support for the new porcelain crown. Today's technologies often include zirconium abutments attached to the implant post, to assure that the new porcelain tooth possesses translucency properties similar to a natural tooth.

Placing the Crown
After impressions are taken a crown is made and shaded to match your existing teeth. The crown is then slipped over the post and cemented. This final prosthetic crown appears as a natural tooth.

There is a high rate of failure of implants in patients who smoke, so dental implants tend to not be an option for patients who are actively smoking. We will help you determine whether dental implants will be a good tooth replacement option for you. Proper brushing and flossing will maximize the longevity of your new dental implant.

Dr. Francine Abad

Dr. Francine Abad earned her dental degree from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco.

Her philosophy when it comes to dentistry is to treat patients like family. Her warm and caring demeanor helps put even the most anxious patients at ease. She is proficient in both general and pediatric dentistry. Outside of the dental office, she loves spending time with her husband and three daughters.

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My visit today was positively informative with Dr. Fran this morning! I appreciate all that Dr. Fran has told me and I look forward to moving in the right direction with my dental health!
~Nannette P.

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Our office is located at 2497 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA in the Portola District, near the Silver Avenue exit of 101.

We serve our neighbors in Bernal Heights, Mission Terrace, Visitation Valley, Excelsior, and the Bayview District, and all over San Francisco and the Bay Area. We are proud of our beautifully updated treatment rooms and state-of-the-art technology in the Bay Area.

Dr. Francine Abad
FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
2497 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 468-3756

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