Dental Implants
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.
Surgical Advances in Dental Implants
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Comiskey is 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. Dr. Comiskey 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 will also make any temporary prosthesis needed during the implant process.
“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.
Comiskey Oral Surgery
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I will definitely reccomend Dr. Comiskey to my friends and family. I was really dreading my first implant, but it went very well. Dr. C and his staff are awesome!
- Celeste T
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Great experience from the beginning to end. Making my appointment was easy. Every staff member I had interaction with was so nice, friendly and pleasant. Dr. Comiskey took his time with me and was very thorough. The young lady who went over my insurance coverage also took the time to explain everything and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend this office.
- Dennis H
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I am very grateful my regular dentist sent me to Dr. Comiskey's Office 3 years ago.
- Kelly A
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
The staff were great people..I reccomend them to anyone
- Jane H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I think Dr. Comiskey is wonderful. His staff is kind and knowledgeable. There is very little wait time and everyone is very professional. I will recommend this office to anyone who needs an Oral Surgeon.
- Amy S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Dr. Comisky and his staff are wonderful. He extracted a wisdom tooth for me in the past and although that is never fun, I was delighted with his care. He was so understanding of my dental phobia and even called to check on me. Recently I suffered a broken tooth and had to see another provider elsewhere unexpectedly— it was definitely not the same level of quality care. I am glad to be back with Dr. Comisky now for an implant, and cannot recommend him highly enough.
- Rebecca R
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Very friendly and concerned staff. I was very impressed with the entire process.
- Thomas S