Dr. Jennifer Zipfel is a caring, gentle and knowledgeable dentist. She and her friendly staff will take the time to listen to you and answer all of your questions. They are dedicated to giving you the comprehensive treatment that you need in a caring and relaxing atmosphere.
Since so much of our self-esteem is tied up in our teeth, Dr. Zipfel believes that administering treatment quickly and giving patients healthy teeth and gums is enormously important. "We try to get people in the office right away and we really listen to what they need. If there is a problem that can be fixed, we fix it right away while the patient is there in the chair." 
A long-term goal of dentists and patients alike has been to replace lost teeth with artificial ones that have the appearance and function of natural teeth.
Dental implants are titanium tooth replacements, in the shape of tooth roots, which are used to support dental restorations such as dentures, bridges, or individual crowns. Artificial teeth are thus solidly attached to bone, much in the way that natural teeth are attached by way of their roots.
Titanium implants achieve the look and feel of natural teeth.
Implant Procedure
Implants are not for everybody. For success, a patient must have a strong immune system and good bone density. The patient must also be dedicated to a discipline of excellent oral hygiene.
The first step of the implant procedure is surgery to implant the titanium “roots” into bone.
Next, it will take some time for bone tissue to build up around the implants and for them to become fully anchored.
And finally, the artificial tooth or teeth are attached.
Free Consultation with Dr. Zipfel
Implants are sometimes done by several medical professionals, including dentists, surgeons, periodontists, etc., with each doing only a part of the procedure.
Dr Zipfel, unlike many general dentists, performs the entire implant procedure, all the way from implant placement to permanent crown. She uses the Nobel Biocare system and has successfully placed over 200 implants.
If you are thinking of getting implants and wish to find out if you are a good candidate for this procedure, make an appointment with Dr. Zipfel for a free consultation.