Do you have full or partial dentures? Have you recently lost a tooth? If so than implants may be an option for you. Implants attach artificial teeth directly to the jaw. Implants can replace one or more teeth, provide support for a partial denture, or be used to stabilize or add retention to a full denture. The ideal candidate simply needs to have adequate bone to support the implant. Implants were originally designed to replace teeth in people who had bad luck with their own teeth. Extensive biological, material and clinical research over the past several years has resulted in great success for dental implants. They restore aesthetics, self-confidence, emotional health and over all well being. Implant surgery and restoration can take from 0 to 6 months depending on the integrity of the bone and is usually done with only local anesthesia. The procedure itself is very comfortable with only a minimal amount of post-surgical discomfort, but the result is a lifetime of comfort and confidence.