Lafayette, LA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2016 -- Dr. Ken LeBlanc, knows that implants are very important and encouraging to those who have lost teeth. Dental implants are focused on opening up more possibilities for patients with missing teeth, as they do not limit the patient in the area of diet or functionality.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. "Dental implants can dramatically change how you feel about your smile, whether you are missing one, a few, or all of your teeth," states Dr. LeBlanc. Dental implants keep your jaw strong and youthful looking. It is as if you have your natural smile back– the look, feel and function. Many patients who are missing some or all of their teeth are best served with implants rather than other forms of dentistry. "It's your life, why not enjoy it?" says Dr. Ken LeBlanc.

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in the jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease. Dr. LeBlanc will work with a patient to make their dream of a beautiful smile come true.

Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns, implant-supported bridges or dentures. For a dental implant procedure to work, there must be enough bone in the jaw, and the bone has to be strong enough to hold and support the implant. In the case where there is not enough bone, more may need to be added with a bone graft procedure.

In addition, natural teeth and supporting tissues near where the implant will be placed must be in good health. The amount of healing time is different for each patient and depends on variables such as the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed.

About Dr. LeBlanc
Dr. LeBlanc has chosen not only to serve his existing patients, but to have a meaningful impact on countless other patients by passing his skills onto a new generation of dentists. Dr. LeBlanc teaches Clinical Operative Dentistry to Second Year Dental Students.

Make an appointment with Dr. LeBlanc by calling, 337-406-9994