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Dental Implants—New Mexico

Dental implants are a method for replacing missing teeth and serve as alternatives to dentures and fixed or removable bridgework. Implants are often a preferred tooth replacement method because they help maintain the strength of your bone, unlike dentures and bridges. Since implants osseointegrate—or fuse—with your bone, dental implants may help prevent bone deterioration.

Are You a New Mexico Dental Implants Candidate?
Our Albuquerque implants dentist Dr. Thomas R. Matteson can determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants based on your oral health, physical health, and a number of other factors. Dental implants are the most natural-feeling tooth-replacement option and they are stronger and more permanent than dentures and bridges because they replace the entire tooth.

Why Dental Implants?
Dental implants have many unique advantages over more traditional forms of tooth-replacement, including:

• They replicate a natural tooth root and bond to your bone—creating greater stability
• They help preserve the supporting bone, preventing bone loss
• They restore the mouth—as closely as possible—to its natural state
• They preserve your facial structure, making you look younger
• They are independent from other teeth, unlike bridges and partial dentures which must be affixed to remaining teeth—compromising tooth health
• They are easier to care for than other tooth-replacement options

Implant Restoration
Dr. Thomas R. Matteson is an Albuquerque implants dentist trained in restoring dental implants and can affix a porcelain crown to your implant once it is placed. At Albuquerque Family Dental Practice we refer to very competent outside specialists for placing your dental implants if you decide that New Mexico dental implants are the best option for your cosmetic dentistry goals.

Call 505-884-8000 to schedule a consultation with a qualified implants dentist in Albuquerque today!