Dental implant surgery is a proven tooth replacement procedure with a high success rate. It involves fusing a titanium implant base to the jaw bone and then attaching a crown to the top to recreate the tooth structure.

You may be a good candidate or this procedure if you have one or more missing teeth and do not want to risk losing bone. In many cases, replacing missing teeth can also improve your overall quality of life and oral health. Some implants can be placed to support a set of dentures while others are standalone units that replicate a single tooth.

Whether youre missing a front tooth or a few teeth in the back of your mouth, you need to replace those teeth as soon as possible to avoid bone loss. You start losing bone as soon as the tooth goes missing and this can cause a number of oral health problems as the years go by. Dr. Sawan Malik can replace a single tooth or several missing teeth with dental implants.

Whether you have lost teeth because of gum disease or after an accident, we offer several tooth replacement options using dental implants. If you are missing several teeth or an entire arch, Dr. Malik may recommend the All-on-4 procedure. If you are having problems with dentures, implant supported dentures may be the best option for you. Single dental implants are ideal for restoring just one missing tooth or damaged tooth.

Very briefly, a dental implant is a prosthesis (or artificial part) used to replace your missing tooth or teeth. Generally, it is a small titanium post or fixture that is inserted into the jawbone (watch the video on the top of this page to see how that works). There is also another piece called an abutment that connects the implant to your teeth.

We treat many dental implant patients in Fort Lauderdale and almost all of them at one point or another asked, are implants right for me? The reality is that if you are missing just one tooth, a few teeth or even all of your teeth, youre probably a good candidate for dental implants.

Remember every patient that gets implants has their own specific reasons as to why they want or need them and are motivated by different reasons (a better smile, medical reasons, an easier time chewing food or talking, etc.).

There are several factors that come in to play when determining how long dental implant procedures take, including your current dental health, the number of teeth involved, which teeth and if teeth need to be extracted before the implants are placed.

The main advantage of getting dental implants is that they provide a solution to a problem. Theyre a replacement for a missing tooth or teeth after dental decay, gum disease, accidents and other common problems. For most people, the implants can last a lifetime and are not subject to dental decay. And certainly, having new teeth is great for your confidence, your appearance and your ability to eat the foods you want.

Every patient has different needs. Every patient will require customized implant solutions based on upon a variety of factors for example, how many teeth are being replaced or what sort of dental work may need to be done prior to implant surgery. Insurance plans and coverage differ as well. Financing plans for dental implants are an options for many of our patients.

We can honestly say that most patients experience little to no discomfort. Many patients are surprised to hear that, but its true. That fear of pain is actually one big reason why people delay getting dental implants that they know they need. Theyre worried about pain, during and after the procedures.

Here at our office, we pride ourselves on making visits to our office as comfortable as possible. In fact, if you read the reviews from our patients, many point out how pain free and comfortable their experience was.

Dr. Sawan Malik is a highly trained and accomplished board-certified periodontist, skilled in all surgical aspects of periodontics and implant dentistry. Coming from a family of dentists, his father being an orthodontist and his mother a general dentist, he spent his life around dentistry and developed a passion for the field at an early age. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Malik graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelors degree in Micro and Molecular Biology. Dr. Malik earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, where he graduated in the top of his class. Continuing his education at NSU, Dr. Malik completed an additional three years of specialty training in periodontology and dental implants. Currently, he is an adjunct clinical professor at the College of Dental Medicine.

Born in Gainesville, Florida Graduated Winter Park High School, Florida Academic Scholar Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tulane University, Biology Honor Society Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Florida College of Dentistry, Deans List Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in the Specialty of Periodontology, University of Tennessee at Memphis in conjunction with the Memphis Veterans Administration Medical Corps

Dr. DeTures training was in Evidence Based Periodontics, including regenerative, pocket reduction, antimicrobial, and implant therapy. Special emphasis was placed on root coverage procedures, esthetic periodontal plastic surgery, bone regeneration, implant and laser therapy.

Dr Malik took over this well established practice from Dr DeTure in January of 2017. Dr DeTure assisted Dr Malik throughout the transition phase and continues to be a great mentor for him. Dr DeTure currently lives and practices in Stuart, FL.

Many people develop receding gums after gum disease since the bacteria starts to break down the gum tissue. In other cases, the gums wear away because of aggressive brushing or any type of injury to the mouth. If you notice your teeth look longer than usual or have become very sensitive, you may need treatment for gum recession. Dr. Sawan Malik performs the minimally-invasive Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) and can help rebalance your gumline and oral health with a simple procedure.

Many patients wonder how PST is different than traditional gum reshaping surgery. The biggest difference is that there is no surgical removal of the gum tissue or sutures necessary, as is necessary with grafting procedures. With PST, we use special tools to gently guide existing gum tissue over the receded areas to restore the gum line. You will be given specific post-operative instructions to follow so that your gums heal as quickly as possible.

Many people seek treatment for gum recession because they are self-conscious about their smile. Others may notice they have very sensitive teeth and want to protect their oral health. We recommend restoring the gumline sooner than later since the gums can wear away over time, increasing the risk of decay and infection.