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January 11, 2010
Sometimes when placing implants, a person’s sinus is “in the way” and prevents the implants from simply being placed. While that may be an initial set back, it does not mean that implants are not possible.
The sinus lift procedure is simply that, lifting the sinus. In many situations, the sinus can be “bumped” at the time the implant is placed. This requires extra steps and materials, but is pretty straightforward. in the case where there is very little bone and very large sinuses, a much more involved and phased method is used.
If you would like to replace missing teeth and have been told your sinuses present a problem, Dr Timmerman would love to help. Call 206-241-5533!
December 17, 2009
Dr Timmerman only chooses materials and brands for his patients that he would use on his family. In many cases, brands DO matter. One such situation is dental implants from Nobel Biocare.
Nobel Biocare is a leader in dental products and innovation. Their implant systems are designed for patient comfort and satisfaction, and that leads to long term success. Replace Select® Tapered is the fastest growing implant on the market because it is so easy. It can be used for both one- and two-stage surgery.
If you are looking for an implant that is produced by a market leader and want a dentist that can both place AND restore your implant, call Dr Timmerman at 206-241-5533!
December 13, 2009
When deciding on what treatment to choose, cost is usually a factor. How much does a dental implant cost? It is not always a straightforward answer, as the alternative cost should be considered.Â
The cost for a dental bridge is NOT just the fee, but also the fact that the adjacent teeth are treated as well. Economists call this “opportunity costs” and should be considered. In time, these teeth are subject to getting decay, breaking, needing root canal therapy and other issues.
But most relevant to a discussion on cost for dental implants are the fees associated with the dental implant.
Dental implants come in three parts, the implant body, the implant abutment and the implant supported crown. When asking around for fees, you will be told ranges, from around $1200 to $2200 for the implant body, from around $400 to $800 for the abutment, and $1200 to $1800 for the implant supported crown.
Fees range from city to city and office to office, as the skills and materials used in each office are different.
November 18, 2009
Dr Timmerman is excited to offer digital dental impressions by Cadent. The iTero machine allows for impression taking WITHOUT gooey gunk. No gagging, but the best part is the accuracy.
iTero captures the prep, emails the info, creates CAD/CAM models which are sent to the dental lab for final crown/bridge/veneer fabrication.
The accuracy is unsurpassed. Most crowns are placed permanently in the mouth with NO adjustments. From a patient comfort perspective, wouldn’t it be nice to come in and mere minutes later be on the road again? All dental impression materials distort to a degree and talented labs must compensate. With iTero, there is no need to compensate and the accuracy and fit are simply a given.
If you would like the best that dentistry has to offer, call 206-241-5533!
August 11, 2009
It was asked recently if there was a difference between implants used for crowns or implants used to support a denture. The answer is yes! Implants for dentures are much smaller and can only be used for denture support. Often, an existing denture can be retro-fitted and stabilized with new implants!
If you would like to know more, call 206-241-5533
May 11, 2007
While we have been doing dental implants for several years, the financial barrier for some has been problematic. We now have been trained in a process that allows denture stability to a person’s existing denture for a fraction of the cost it used to be! By using ERA attachments from Sterngold, we can make loose fitting dentures VERY secure.
Here is what THEY have to say:
Sterngold’s ERA® Implant System
Are you tired of loose fitting dentures and having to deal with messy pastes, powders, and tapes to seat your denture?
Would you like to regain the comfort, security, and satisfaction that you once enjoyed? Our proven ERA® Dental Implant System will give you the ability to eat foods like corn-on-the-cob, carrots, and steak. When was the last time you picked up an apple and were able to bite right into it?
The ERA® Dental Implant system allows you to “SNAP” in your dentures.
Literally! What’s even better, your existing dentures can be retrofitted with this system which make it a real cost effective and secure solution. The ERA® Dental Implant System is brought to you by Sterngold a proven leader in restorative dental materials for over 100 years.
If you, or someone you know, have dentures that just won’t stay put, and the fee for implants has prevented you from getting a better fit, then give us a call at 206-241-5533 to learn more!
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