Dental Implants
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 replaces the root with a dental implant.
At least 3 months is needed for bone to heal and grow around the dental implant. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. After the implant has had enough time to heal, your general dentist would place the crown on the implant.
If all of your teeth are missing, a variety of treatment options are available to support the replacement teeth.

“Don’t be afraid to Smile.”
For years I’d felt like a part of my body was missing — because my teeth were. My dentist told me that dental implants would make me feel and look a lot better. OK, I said. Now, I’m thrilled. I can smile, eat anything, and enjoy a good laugh with my friends.
Surgical Advances in Dental Implants
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. McFarlane and Dr. Ridenour are able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed at the same time as the tooth extraction – further minimizing your number of surgical procedures.
Dental implant placement is a team effort between an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a restorative dentist. Drs. McFarlane or Ridenour performs the actual implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting if necessary. The restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent prosthesis. Your dentist can also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
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Thanks so much for all your help! Everyone was so helpful and kind!
- Elizabeth K
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Great job by Dr. McFarlane and staff. Everyone was very friendly and helpful!
- Gary Z
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Dr McFarlane placed a dental implant for me, the finished product is great, easy to clean and care for.
- Tracy P
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Everyone was so nice
- Linda
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Dr McFarlane did a great job and the staff was very friendly and professional.
- Steve K
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Excellent job everyone! Thank you for your help
- Kathryn M
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Was very impressed! We had scheduled just one implant but changed it to a bridgetwo and am glad we communicated before the procedure. Am anxious to move forward with the crowns.
- Jean K
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Wonderful experience considering the reason. Dr. Ridenour and staff are amazing!
- Marta H
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Easier then I thought it would be
- Rick K
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Excellent experience all the way around!
- Susam I
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What a wonderful team at Winnebago Oral Surgery. I love my dental implants. I can eat all the foods I used to eat. Thank you everyone!
- George S