Learn more about implant dentistry, including dental implants, crowns and bridges - contact our Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Marco-area practice today.
Bonita Springs Dental Care
Dr. Fred Eck & Associates
8951 Bonita Beach Road
Suite 206
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
Phone: (239) 494-4088
Fax: (239) 992-8644
Marco Dental Care
Dr. Fred Eck & Associates
950 N. Collier Blvd. Suite 305
Marco Island, Florida 34145
Phone: (239) 719-1044
Fax: (239) 389-4999
Fort Myers Dental Care
Dr. Fred Eck & Associates
5781 Lee Blvd. Ste. 103
Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971
Located in Crossroads Plaza
Phone: (239) 303-4546
Implant Dentistry - Dental Implants - Permanent Alternative to Crowns and Bridges
Damaged and missing teeth are a serious health problem. Each tooth supports the other teeth around it, so when even one tooth is missing, every other tooth becomes vulnerable to shifting out of their ideal position. Without treatment, a missing tooth can lead to additional tooth loss. Implant dentistry, available at our practice to Bonita Springs, Marco, and Fort Myers area residents, is a durable tooth loss solution. Dental implants supporting crowns and bridges restore all of the functionality and control of natural teeth.
- Meet Our Implantologist, Dr. Stacey Vlachos
- Benefits of Dental Implants
- About Dental Implant Surgery
Meet Our Implantologist, Dr. Stacey Vlachos
Dr. Stacey Vlachos, one of the nation's leading authorities on dental implants, performs our implant dentistry procedures as an associate of Dr. Fred Eck. Dr. Vlachos has gained renown as a leader in implant care, and he will use his skills to provide you outstanding results with your tooth implant procedure. He is an expert at placing dental implants, implant crowns, and implant bridges to replace missing or damaged teeth in any area of the mouth.
In addition to helping his patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles, Dr. Vlachos is dedicated to advancing the field of dental implantology through research and teaching. He shares his knowledge and contributes to the future of implant dentistry as an associate professor at Temple University and at the world-renowned Misch Institute, the most prestigious dental implant teaching institute in the world. Dr. Vlachos' credentials include:
- Diplomate — International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Diplomate — American College of Oral Implantology
- Member — American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics
- Member — American Society of Anesthesiology
Benefits of Dental Implants
Implant dentistry is a long-term solution to the problem of missing teeth available to Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, and Marco residents at our practice. Dental implants are an attractive alternative to conventional crowns and bridges, which are not as sturdy and may not be an option for some patients. Because dental implants are rooted in the jawbone, where they serve as artificial tooth roots, implant dentistry patients are able to chew, speak, brush their teeth, and smile as they once did with their natural teeth.
Just as importantly, when crowns or bridges are fixed to dental implants, the results look and feel remarkably like natural teeth. If you are missing one or more of your original teeth, dental implants will allow you to once again feel confident about the health and beauty of your smile.
About Dental Implant Surgery
The surgery to place dental implants is performed in two phases. During the first phase, a titanium screw or rod - or, if appropriate, more than one - is implanted in the jawbone. Dr. Vlachos uses titanium because it bonds with the jawbone, providing superb strength and reliable support. This implant is the foundation on which the new tooth is built.
After a healing period of three to six months, Dr. Vlachos will screw special implant-specific dental crowns or bridges to the titanium posts. Each of these dental restorations is fabricated from a porcelain material that closely imitates the color, translucency, and luminosity of a natural human tooth. They are individually produced to match the patient's natural teeth. The end result of the implant dentistry procedure is a beautiful, functional set of teeth and better overall dental health.
Learn More About Dental Implants, Crowns, Bridges - Implant Dentistry near Marco, Fort Myers, and Bonita Springs
If you are missing any of your natural teeth, or your teeth are severely damaged, you owe it to yourself to explore implant dentistry. Getting dental implants with crowns or bridges at our practice serving Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, and Marco, Florida is the best way to avoid serious dental problems and restore the health and beauty of your smile. Contact Dr. Fred Eck & Associates to learn more.