Mini Implants

Dental implants are often a great choice in order to replace missing teeth. But at Northland Dental Medicine, Dr. Michael Corsello also offers additional options including mini implants. The mini implant is used to provide denture stability.

 

The procedure involves having a number of mini implants placed on the gum line. Because the implants are small, an incision in the gum line is usually not needed. Once the mini implants are inserted, the dentures are snapped on and are held securely in place. The mini implant becomes a base for the dentures. Mini implants can be used on both lower and upper dentures.

There are several benefits to having mini implants including the following:

• Quick and Easy: The procedure is less complicated than getting traditional implants and is usually completed in one office visit.
• Less Cost: Mini implants are often less expensive than having multiple traditional implants placed.
• Decreased denture movement: Using mini implants also decreases denture movement, which means you won’t have to deal with loose fitting dentures.

Mini implants are not appropriate in every situation. At Northland Dental Medicine, we would be happy to provide you with a free consultation in order to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

 

For more information on mini implants or any of our other services, please call Northland Dental Medicine at 412-367-7400.

Dental Implants

If you have a missing tooth, you know how it can affect your self-esteem. Smiling with a gap between your teeth can make you feel self-conscious and may make you reluctant to smile. But missing teeth can also interfere with chewing and speaking properly. A missing tooth or teeth can also change your bite, which may put additional pressure on other teeth.

 

At Northland Dental Medicine, Dr. Michael Corsello, offers options when it comes to replacing missing teeth, such as dental implants. Dental implants are a permanent solution used in order to replace the function and appearance of a missing tooth.

 

A dental implant involves a few steps including surgically placing the implants into the jawbone. The implant fuses to the bone and creates a strong foundation for the prosthetic tooth. A post is then attached to the implant, which will hold a crown. Crowns are matched to the size, shape and color of existing natural teeth. They are virtually indistinguishable from your other teeth.

 

Our team at Northland Dental Medicine is proud to offer the latest technology and innovations in dentistry. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Our goal is to help you smile with confidence. We are happy to answer any of your questions and provide free consolations.

For more information on dental implants or in order to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 412-367-7400.

Screw Retained Dentures

Dentures may be a great solution in order to restore your smile and also the function of your teeth. But problems with dentures can occur. Even the best adhesive cannot always hold dentures in place. Slipping and sliding are often a common problem for denture wearers. At Northland Dental Medicine, we offer solutions for people who wear dentures including screw retained dentures.

Screw retained dentures are a permanent method used to hold dentures in place. Titanium implants are inserted into the gum line, which serve as an anchor for the dentures. The number of implants needed will vary, but often dentures may be supported with four implants.

 

If you are looking for a permanent solution for ill-fitting and moving dentures, screw retained dentures provide support and stability. Since dentures fit better, the function of your dentures is also improved. That means you can smile, eat and talk with confidence.

 

In addition to screw retained dentures, we also offer mini implants in order to secure your dentures. Dr. Michael Corsello will be happy to provide you with a free consultation in order to help you decide which type of dental implant or dentures would work best.

 

For more information on screw retained dentures or any of our other services, please call, Northland Dental Medicine at 412-367-7400.

Bridges

Missing teeth are not only a cosmetic concern. They can also cause problems with chewing and speaking normally. In addition, if missing teeth are not replaced, your bite may be affected. A dental bridge is one option in order to replace missing teeth and restore your smile.

 

Dr. Michael Corsello at Northland Dental Medicine is experienced at various types of restorative, cosmetic and reconstructive dental medicine including bridges. A bridge involves using a crown to replace the function and appearance of your natural tooth. The crown is held in place by a dental bridge, which is attached to natural teeth, or implants on adjacent sides of the crown.

Bridges are often made of titanium and other metals, which makes them strong and durable. The crown shape and color are matched to your surrounding teeth, which makes the bridge blend in with your natural teeth. A dental bridge is made to look and function similar to your natural teeth.

 

At Northland Dental Medicine, we offer a variety of dental services including cosmetic, reconstructive and restorative services. Our experienced team prides themselves with providing personalized care using the latest technology.

 

For more information on dental bridges or in order to schedule an appointment, please call Northland Dental Medicine at 412-367-7400.

Dental Implants

Dental implants help our Pittsburgh, PA patients to replace missing teeth with a permanent solution. Many patients who visit our North Hills dental practice have one or multiple missing teeth. This can impact their ability to eat, drink, and also affect their confidence. Rather than opt for a bridge or partial denture, they ask us about our dental implants. Implants are considered permanent because after the titanium post is implanted, it cannot be removed. The crown over the implant may need to be replaced in about 15 years, but this is a simple procedure.

There are also some other unique benefits our patients find in getting a dental implant. Among them is the fact that there is lower bone loss over time. Patients who have lost a tooth are at risk of losing their bone density and volume when they have a missing tooth. This can have adverse effects as they age. But with our dental implants, their jawbone forms and grows around the metal post, allowing more stability in the bone itself. This is one of the top reasons patients choose to have an implant performed.

Another reason patients choose dental implants here at Dr. Michael Corsello’s practice is because they are made to function and look like natural teeth. The crown is made from impressions of adjacent teeth and the implant is permanent. It makes for the next best thing to natural teeth.

Visit our office today to learn more about dental implants. Be sure to ask us about our patient VIP amenities too.

Bridges

Patients visiting Dr. Michael Corsello’s practice here in Pittsburgh, PA often have the problem of missing teeth. While many options are available, many of our patients find that choosing dental bridges is the best way to go. Bridges require natural teeth on either end of the missing tooth to anchor the bridge, with crowns and abutments creating the bridge. It is a semi-permanent solution for anyone with missing teeth.

There are different types of dental bridges available, with fixed bridges being the most common. These last about 10-15 years and are similar to a partial denture. A crown protects the natural teeth on either side of the bridge, and abutments are made to look like the patient’s natural teeth. It is not removable as dentures are.

Patients who fit the following specifications make good candidates for bridges:

1. Healthy teeth adjacent to the missing tooth that can withstand the bridge.

2. Enough bone mass to support an implant if the patient chooses to go this direction.

3. Willing to wear a restoration that isn’t removed.

4. Being dedicated to keeping their teeth and bridge clean and well maintained.

If you are interested in getting a dental bridge, schedule an appointment with us at 412-367-7400. We’re conveniently located on McKnight Road.

 

Screw Retained Dentures

Here at Northland Dental Implant, Dr. Michael Corsello provides a variety of restorative dental procedures, including dentures for missing teeth. Dentures are great because they help our patients restore their smile and confidence, not to mention being able to eat just about anything they want. The problem with traditional dentures is that they can something shift and move before the patient gets used to them. This is often a burden, but we offer a solution in our screw-retained dentures.

Screw-retained dentures allow patients to have more stability and permanence in their dentures. Rather than shifting while eating or talking, the patient knows the patient is going to remain in place. Screw-retained dentures, also called fixed dentures, are attached to the jaw with a metal post and screw that is implanted in the patient’s jaw. This anchors the denture to their jaw, letting it remain there permanently.

Patients find that the additional dental work needed for screw-retained dentures is worth it. It is similar to getting dental implants, except a denture is placed over the implants instead of single abutments and crowns. Patients have a full set of teeth that look and function just like natural teeth, and they take care of them just like they would with their normal teeth.

If you have questions about screw-retained dentures, visit Dr. Michael Corsello in Pittsburgh, PA.