Dental Implants
If you are missing one tooth or many, you already know the problems you face morning, noon, and night.
Dental implants can put those worries behind you and help you avoid more dental problems in the future.
Robert Hawke, DDS, in Tucson, AZ, can even help patients suffering from bone loss take advantage of implants' many benefits.
Is Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting Implants?
Many people in Tucson, AZ, have been told they lack the bone density needed to support a dental implant. Thanks to advances in modern dentistry, Tucson's Dr. Hawke offers new hope for these patients:
All-on-4 Dental Implants
If deterioration in your jawbone has prevented you from enjoying the security of implant-supported dentures, All-on-4® dental implants may be a solution. The All-on-4 method needs just four implants to support a denture instead of the six or eight (or more) needed with traditional methods. Because All-on-4 implants are angled, less bone is needed to hold them in place.
Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants are another option to consider when bone loss limits your choices. This smaller version of traditional implants is used when a weakened jaw cannot accommodate the larger implant. Like a traditional implant, the mini version is made out of titanium, but it is only about the diameter of a toothpick. Because minis are less invasive, the procedure and healing period are faster.
Knowledgeable Staff & Advanced Technology Keep Patients Coming Back
Renu Malhotra
2020
Excellent dental service. Great office staff. Dr. Hawke and his staff keep up-to-date with the best technology and techniques.
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Paul Little
2021
The most knowledgeable in my decades of Dental Services. We, my wife Alyce and I, have been totally satisfied for the past 10 years.
View On GoogleSee How a Dental Implant Is Placed
For a single-tooth implant, a titanium post is inserted into the jaw. After the post has fused with the bone, a connector piece called the abutment is attached so that the dental crown can be secured to the implant.
Types of Dental Implant Restorations
Dr. Hawke has helped patients solve their dental problems since 1976. If you are looking to replace missing teeth, dental implants can be used to hold these beautiful restorations securely in place:
When you are missing one tooth, a single implant fitted with a dental crown can fill the gap in your smile and restore your bite. Dr. Hawke takes care to make sure the crown looks just like your natural teeth.
When you are missing most or all of your teeth, four or more implants can be used to support a full arch of teeth. Implant-supported dentures will never slip and slide around in your mouth.
When several teeth in a row are missing, the dentist can design a dental bridge supported by two dental implants to fill the gap. This avoids having to grind down healthy adjacent teeth to support the bridge.
Are You Concerned about Costs?
Dr. Hawke offers flexible financing options so patients can get the dental implant treatment they need to restore their smiles. Call or leave a message for details.
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How Long Do Dental Implants Take? A Sample Timeline
Dr. Hawke, who stays on top of the latest developments in implant dentistry, ensures every patient's treatment plan takes advantage of the latest, proven methods. This timeline offers a sample of what you can expect with a traditional implant procedure.
Dr. Hawke uses an advanced 3-D cone beam scanner to place implants with the utmost precision.
