{"id":141,"date":"2018-11-15T18:03:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T18:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2019-01-07T19:57:23","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T19:57:23","slug":"what-if-i-want-metal-free-dental-implants-in-longmont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/15\/what-if-i-want-metal-free-dental-implants-in-longmont\/","title":{"rendered":"What if I Want “Metal-Free” Dental Implants in Longmont?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Controversy has surrounded metal amalgam fillings over the years\ndue the mercury they contain. These days most patients opt for metal-free,\ntooth-colored fillings made from composite resin. Composite offers the durability\nyou need with the aesthetics you want. How about dental implants? Can you opt\nfor a metal free version? Here\u2019s what you should know about dental implants in\nLongmont and how the materials affect your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Dental Implant Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dental implant itself is comprised of titanium, and\ncurrently, there are no metal-free options available for dental implants. The\nreason for utilizing titanium is because it is compatible with your body as it\nis also used for replacement surgeries such as hips or knees, for example. A dental\nimplant is placed into your jawbone where the titanium actually fuses and\nintegrates with your bone, becoming part of your dental anatomy just like your\nroot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the implant becomes part of your bone, it creates a firm foundation that supports your new tooth or porcelain crown. It also keeps your bone stimulated for regrowth just as your root would and it prevents the deterioration that occurs with root loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Highly Successful Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Allergies to titanium are extremely rare, making dental\nimplants a very reliable treatment as they boast a 95% success rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental\nimplants<\/a> also offer great longevity, as they can last a lifetime with\nregular dental checkups and excellent home care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These factors make implants a wise investment in your oral\nhealth if you are living with a compromised or missing tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to learn more about the possibilities\ndental implants offer, the first place to start is a consultation with your\nimplant dentist in Longmont. In order to be successful, implants do require\nenough healthy bone structure to properly support them and it is also essential\nthat the patient is in good overall health. With a thorough examination and\nsome x-rays, your dentist can determine if dental implants are right for your\nneeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to learn more about the possibilities for\nyour smile, contact your dentist today to schedule your consultation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Longmont Complete Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Longmont Complete Dentistry is founded on many years of\nfamily tradition as the father and son team of Drs.\nJames and Dan Maurer<\/a> focus on providing exceptional dental care to patients\nin Longmont, CO. We welcome families and patients of all ages to Longmont\nComplete Dentistry and patients appreciate the individualized attention the\nreceive when they choose our practice as their dental home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to contact Dr. Maurer, he can be reached\nby calling 303-772-7000 or through our website<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Controversy has surrounded metal amalgam fillings over the years due the mercury they contain. These days most patients opt for metal-free, tooth-colored fillings made from composite resin. Composite offers the durability you need with the aesthetics you want. How about dental implants? Can you opt for a metal free version? Here\u2019s what you should know […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":152,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141\/revisions\/152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}