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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.

Replacing Missing Teeth

Your teeth affect your whole body. When they’re healthy, you’re healthier too. A missing tooth can affect your bite, speech and eating choices.

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Dental Implant Placement

The procedure to place a dental implant takes 30 to 60 minutes for one implant and only 2 to 3 hours for multiple implants. The number of appointments and time required, vary from patient to patient.

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Full Mouth Dental Implants

Although many patients have no problem wearing an upper denture, some people find it difficult to wear and eat with lower dentures. Several implant-supported replacement options are available if you are missing all of your lower teeth.

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Bone Grafting for Implants

After tooth extraction, if the walls of the socket are very thick, they will usually fill naturally with bone in two to three months. However, when the walls of your socket are very thin (such as in your upper and lower front teeth), this type of healing will not be as

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Implant Supported Dentures

An Implant Supported Overdenture is a contemporary restoration that has revolutionized the way surgeons and dentists think of replacing a full set of teeth.

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TeethXpress

TeethXpress full-mouth dental implant procedure makes it possible to receive a complete set of beautiful, new teeth in as little as a few short hours. 

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After Implant Placement

Many options are available, and they are tailored to your specific requirements. If you need a replacement tooth while the implants are healing, temporary removable teeth or a temporary bridge can be made.

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Cost of Dental Implants

Dental Implants are an investment in your health as well as your appearance. A full set of teeth makes eating a pleasure again, making it easier to eat a balanced, healthy diet.

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My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed here, & Dr Collins and staff are great! Everyone is very knowledgeable and the entire place is very clean. The procedure itself was really quick.... They answered all our questions and Dr Collins personally came out and spoke with me afterwards. Thanks for making everything as painless as possible for my daughter!read more
Trish F.
Awesome experience! Very friendly, quick & effecient.
Keri C.
Staff in reception efficient and friendly.Doctor and Assistant very clear, answered my questions in a way I was able to understand the procedure and put me at ease.
Catherine B.
Kind, compassionate, efficient & respectful of my time, questions & concerns.
Debi S.
Staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable. Dr. Hull is so nice and very efficient. Best customer experience in a long long time!
Tiffany K.
What a great group of people... They did everything to keep me comfortable and up to date on the process... I could not ask for a better experience than I had with this team...Thank you all... so much... Dr Hull you and your team are amazing...read more
Jason S
Very professional, and thorough.Made me feel comfortable and explained everything that is going to happen .
Janet S.
The staff is kind and efficient. I would highly recommend if you are in need or oral surgery.
barbara N.
Timely..patience…friendly and great service. Thank you for your time with my 4 year old
Rebeca N.
Dr Collins and his team did a fantastic job making me comfortable and informed.
Richard S.
Excelente atención mi niña y yo súper contentas con el trato
Karin H.
A very good choice, to have implants done at. Everyone there is courteous and professional.
Lloyd Y.
Buen servicio y muy profesionales, gracias por todas sus atenciones .
Johnny S.
Best place to have implants! Dr Collins is the best, I just had mine implant today and I am very impressed with Al the girls that helped me and Dr collins, he is very professional! Thank... you so much!read more
Danielle V.
Great experience! Everyone is very nice, explains everything and answers all questions. Felt very comfortable.
Scarlet M.
I had to have a tooth extraction last fall and decided to also have a tooth implant. Dr. Hull did a great job removing my tooth and I just had my implant socket inserted May 1. Although I... was nervous about the procedure Dr. Hull and his staff were very competent and efficient and I am almost pain free after one day of recovery. I look forward to completing the process of having my new tooth created and installed.read more
David S.
It was a great experience. They were very professional, explained process and kept me informed.
Clara A.
Had a tooth extracted this morning. Dr. Nizza and his staff were very kind and made an unpleasant experience the best it could be. I hope I don't need their services again anytime soon,... but I would return.read more
Bradley Cathryn P.
I thought they was very friendly and I loved the service that I got while I was there.i will be returning to them thanks a lot for the nice and friendly gratitude.
Tabitha B.
Good visit, everyone was helpful and DR. Collins was a good listener and helped me plan for the next steps.
Harriet S.
Very pleasant environment,Ally was great at explains everything.Dr.Nizza was great explaining the procedure to my daughter.😊
Milisia S.
Professional considerate, understanding, caring employes and staff. Great service and work did on my oral surgery.
Steve K.
Couldn't have asked for a better anything. The professionalism the information given with all of my questions and concerns. The timely manner everything was done in. Over all just very... pleased.read more
Atousha B.
After my last experience I was very hesitant on having work done. Dr. Hull and his staff are amazing. I was very relaxed the explained everything clearly
KERI L.
Knowledgeable, friendly, flexible. Glad they are in our area!
Joyce W.
Friendly staff, intelligent insurance advisor, doctor who performed the surgery that had no pain and healed quickly.
Paul D.
They were so friendly and inviting there! And the surgeon seemed knowledgeable and gave me the facts straight and concise. I'm very happy with being referred to them!
Ratty
Everyone was really nice, put me at ease, offered fast service and made my experience very comfortable.
Christina Z.
I had my wisdom teeth removed here a little while ago. My experience was fantastic! Throughout the entire consultation and procedure process, the staff were knowledgeable and kind. Their... post-op care is also top notch. I can't recommend Oral Surgery of Michiana enough. Thanks guys!read more
Andrew S.
The office experience and examination were very professional. I will continue after the procedure is completed.
Mark H.
Excellent Doctor and staff. Highly recommend them. Explained everything as you are looking at the X-rays.
Jill B.
Dr. Collins is a fantastic Oral Surgeon. You should trust him to give you expert advice and perform exemplary surgery. I cracked a tooth the day before a golf trip, and he personally... scheduled me for an extraction that day so I could continue on the trip. As scary as a tooth extraction is, he made it painless and very easy. I golfed the next day without a hitch and needed nothing more than just a few Tylenol. Nobody likes to have something like this done,, but if you must, he is the doctor to see. I couldn’t rate him any higher and give him my highest personal recommendation.read more
Fritz T.
Excellent care. My daughter is not a fan of dental work due to her medical condition. She does trust and feels comfortable in seeing Dr Hull which says a lot. He has always been straight... forward and helpful in her treatment. He really cares and takes into consideration she has been through a lot and trying to keep her smile and confidence a priority. He has advocated for her care and doing what is best every single time.read more
Carrie M.
Very happy with the care and treatment. Dr. Hull is very professional and courteous. Procedure was painless, and a lot quicker than I expected.Highly recommended.
a.j. L.
Caring and thoughtful. Make sure that you are comfortable.
Kathleen B.
Very pleasant experience!! Everyone was very nice and Dr. Hull was very informative. Highly recommend!!
micolette P.
All I can say is WOW! As soon as I walked into the gorgeous building I was greeted cheerfully. Everyone took their time explaining everything. The appointment was for my daughter and I... knew she was in excellent hands. I was very comfortable in the family friendly waiting room but was not there for long at all! I will recommend Oral Surgery Michiana to every one!read more
Lynn H.
When I went for my consultation, Dr. Nizza gave me the option of doing the extraction right then so I would not have to schedule another appointment. I was very happy with this option.
Sheila D.
Very kind, hopefully thing will go smoothly when the process begins.
Paula H.
I had two teeth extracted. I was very nervous. But everyone was kind and it was quick. I had laughing gas and anesthetic injections. After that I did not feel any pain. I highly recommend.
Stacey F.
Dr. Collins was great! He got my tooth out in a good amount of time with some complications but was calm the whole time.
Emily O.
Omg was the bast oral place I have ever been to, soon u walk in the front door it feels homely and clean and basically inviting.and then all the female assistants are so nice and... beautiful,that's plus huh and then they come up with the best plan to fit ur comfort and insurance. Beautiful place . Wasn't much of a wait and wasn't crowded meaning the waiting room is big and divided nicely for comfort.👍read more
Chris C.
Outstanding service! Very kind staff! Dr Hull is a Superstar!
Garth C.
I put off dealing with this broken rear molar for three years. I was anxious about going in somewhere and having it removed. The staff that Bradley treated me well and made me feel... relaxed. The oral surgeon made sure I was comfortable, gave me plenty of numbing agents and the extraction went really easy. I couldn’t be happier and I would go back there in a heartbeat..read more
Michael S.
Dr Collins and his staff are the best. They made me feel comfortable thru a tough oral surgery. Thanks to all of them
Don W.
My questions are all answered and I never feel rushed. Very professional and pleasant office.
Jeanne W.
Great Service, excellent facility, top notch technology.
Cynthia B.
Had an dental emergency and got scheduled pretty quick. After I goofed up and came in 1 week early the Doctor and staff went out of there way to get me in anyways. I cannot speak highly... enough not to mention the affordable prices and a high end environment. Was extremely impressed. Highly recommend!read more
Jones P.
Very friendly staff! Shelby was great, she was very friendly!
Braydon D.
Had a very good experience. The doctors helped me on time and my appointment was done even sooner than I expected! Thank you everyone at Oral Surgery Michiana!
Sabrina
Love Dr. William Hull only hurt when got shot which I expected. Asked me how I was doing the whole time. Told me the shot in the roof of mouth would hurt and apologized.
Mariann M.
Very good at making you feel comfortable. My surgery and new teeth are coming next month. I can't wait. Villasenor Family is excited for me. Thank you all for being Awesome and so very... friendly.read more
Stephanie A.
Dr. Hull and his staff were amazing! They're all so friendly and professional and really make you feel comfortable from the consultation to the surgery!Highly recommend!!
Mary H.
I got a wisdom tooth extracted, it was a quick painless procedure.
shelly G.
Second time having to go here and I was very nervous and full of anxiety about going and getting a wisdom tooth pulled, every single person was very nice and understanding and comforting.... Only place I’ll ever go. Wonderful staff!read more
Josh F.
So easy, my son has autism and this was a great experience. He was Called back right away. He was back there for maybe 1/2 hour before I got an update on him being done and being fine.... Then I was told I could drive around to the pickup area. I didn't even have to wait 5 minutes and they were bringing him out in a wheelchair, got him in the car. I spoke with the doctor. Everything was great. This was the easiest, best process I've ever been in from start to finish, for myself and for my son. I would never go anywhere else for My or my family's oral surgery Needs in the future.read more
Kristine B.
Very professional staff and a nice facility to boot! Work completed on time and schedule.
GSXGENO
My visits, surgery, followup etc have all been very positive. Dr Collins and his staff are all very professional, thorough and compassionate. There to answer any questions you may... have. I highly recommend them for any oral surgery you may require.read more
Barb D.
Dr. Collins is an outstanding oral surgeon. He is extremely knowledgable and takes each patient's case seriously. His disposition is one of care and he takes a very thoughtful and... comprehensive approach in his work. The office staff also reflect the same compassion and personal attention. I highly recommend Dr. Collins and Oral Surgery Michiana.read more
Christine T.
Very professional everyone there makes you relaxed during your procedure thanks everyone
Lonny D.
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