Implants

Over the last twenty years, we have been fortunate to see many great advances in the area of tooth replacement. No longer are we limited to replacing teeth only with appliances that sit on top of the gums. Patients of Dr. Hubert may visit our Wailuku office in Maui for the highest standard of care with dental implants.

When dental implants are the chosen course of treatment, more is accomplished than mere tooth replacement. A dental implant from Dr. Hubert is an all-ceramic post that is inserted into the jawbone in a delicate procedure. In the months that follow this initial step, bone tissue fuses the ceramic posts into place, integrating it into the overall oral structure. Essentially, this integration replicates what nature intended with teeth and their natural roots. When the implant has become stabilized, it is then topped with a crown or other restoration. In many cases, implants may be used to stabilize dentures for ultimate comfort and functionality.

Implants offer a variety of benefits not available with other forms of tooth replacement. The situation of ceramic implants in the jawbone recreates natural anatomy to such an extent that the needs of the jawbone are successfully met. When natural teeth are in place, their roots transfer force from chewing into the bone, facilitating regeneration. Only with implants does this stimulation continue, benefiting the entire face with sustained support.

Dr. Hubert performs dental implant treatment using advanced techniques and materials that promote the re-growth of cartilage and faster healing. PRP (platelet rich plasma) is a substance harvested from the patient's own blood taken from a simple blood draw that maximizes the body's healing capabilities.

When a wound occurs in the body, a number of different cells are sent to the site for healing. Platelets are a type of cell that performs several functions. In the wound, a benefit of platelets is the release of growth factors and the formation of a blood clot. The significance of growth factors in healing the implant site is the stimulation of tissue regeneration. The more growth factors present, the faster new tissue develops in the treatment area and the faster healing occurs. In addition to facilitating tissue growth, a sub-substance of growth factors, bone morphogenetic proteins, also stimulates the growth of healthy bone tissue. In conjunction with PRP, platelet rich fibrin, a gelatinous material also from the patient's blood, further improves the overall healing process after dental implant treatment.

Dental implants are ideal in many cases of tooth loss. Using very specific techniques, Maui holistic dentist Dr. Stephen Hubert achieves predictable, lasting results. For more information about options in tooth replacement, call .