New Jersey Cosmetic Dentist Thomas Streko: Exactly What Is a Dental Implant
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By now, you’ve probably at least heard of dental implants and the amazing things they can do for your smile when it comes to replacing missing teeth. However, despite this, you still might not know exactly what dental implants are. Many people think implants are, in essence, replacements for missing teeth. And while this is mostly true, it’s still not exactlytrue.
A dental implant is really only a replacement for the part of a missing tooth that isn’t visible. It’s actually an artificial tooth root. It looks nothing at all like a regular tooth. It’s more like a metal screw, which probably doesn’t, on its own, sound particularly appealing, or like a very good substitute for a tooth. You certainly wouldn’t want to smile with a mouthful of metal screws for teeth!
But those metal screws are actually the foundation for something miraculous.
The metal used in dental implants is titanium – which is used for implants specifically because of its ability to “fool” your bone into thinking it’s a natural part of your body. Once an implant is placed in your jawbone, it actually becomes a part of your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. The bone around the implant grows and eventually fuses with the titanium implant, and in the process, makes the implant a part of your jaw.
This is significant for two reasons. First and foremost, by fusing with your living jaw, an implant becomes a functional and structural part of your body, just like a natural tooth root. Secondly, by stimulating bone growth and stopping bone loss, implants preserve the natural shape of the jawbone and help you look younger for longer.
In other words, implants essentially serve the same function as a healthy natural tooth root.
Of course, what makes dental implants really special to patients is the part that goes on top of that root. The “tooth” part of the implant, while not technically part of the implant at all, is the part that can transform even the most unappealing smile into something you’d see on a Hollywood celebrity.
Whether they’re topped with custom-made crowns (most often used to replace individual teeth) or traditional dentures (most often used to replace sections of several teeth), the visible part of implants are designed to look like your natural teeth, only better. The shape, color, length and width are all custom-created to suit the shape of your face and mouth. Because of this, implant patients don’t just have healthier smiles – they have more beautiful smiles.
And because implants can’t decay, with proper care, those smiles are designed to last a lifetime.
Westfield, New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Thomas Streko has extensive experience with dental implants, as well as other cosmetic treatments to help create your perfect smile. Find out more about Dr. Streko’s practice at www.drstreko.com or call his office at 866-512-7885.
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About Dr. Thomas Streko, D.M.D.: Dr. Thomas Streko has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for more than 20 years in New Jersey, and is committed to remaining on the leading edge of dental technologies and treatment. General and Cosmetic Dentistry Education and Training: Dr. Thomas Streko received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and went on to receive his D.M.D. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1978. After graduation, Dr. Streko completed a three-year residency in the U.S. Public Health Service at the National Institute of Health. In 1991, Dr. Streko became an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – a distinguished honor bestowed on those who have completed more than 200 hours of cosmetic dentistry continuing education. He has also presented numerous cosmetic treatment cases throughout Union County, New Jersey, including photographic documentation, and passed rigorous oral and written examinations given by the academy’s board. The program is extensive, and there are only a handful of accredited members in New Jersey. Dr. Thomas Streko is presently working toward his fellowship in the academy. Once achieved, he will be the only dentist in the entire state of New Jersey to attain fellowship status with the academy. He is also a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the New Jersey Dental Association. Continuing Education and Community Involvement: Dr. Thomas Streko remains on the leading edge of dental treatment and technology by taking 100 hours of continuing education each year. He also shares his depth of experience with others, teaching cosmetic dentistry to dental interns at Overlook Hospital in Union County, New Jersey. In addition, he is the program coordinator for the New Jersey division of Give Back a Smile. The program, sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, provides free dental treatment to battered women. To learn more about New Jersey cosmetic dentistry and Dr. Thomas Streko, please visit http://www.DrStreko.com
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