Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth or to help keep dentures in place. In a dental implant restoration procedure, a small titanium rod is inserted into a drilled socket within the patient’s jawbone; the dentist can then fit a replacement tooth, dentures or a bridge onto the implanted rod.

Dental implants are not only natural looking and feeling, but also help to prevent the risk of bone loss in the jaw by stimulating bone growth. Implants are a great choice for patients who have healthy gums and are looking for an alternative to dentures.

If you’re considering dental implants, you’ll want to find a dentist with years of experience in the field, who can explain the procedure to you thoroughly and answer all of your questions. With an office in Essex, MD (near Baltimore) and an office in Silver Spring, Dr. Agnes Alignay, D.D.S. provides expert, affordable treatment to patients throughout Maryland.