Dental Implants Are a Great Option for Replacing Missing Teeth

If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants can be an excellent option to replace them. They are an alternative to conventional dentures or bridges, and they look, feel and function like your natural teeth.

Typically, implants are placed in your jawbone so that they can function as artificial teeth. They can be used to replace a single tooth, or as part of a complete set of replacement teeth.

They can also be used to support a removable or fixed bridge that fills in an area where several or all of your teeth are missing.

How They Work

A dental implant is a titanium metal that your doctor surgically inserts into your jawbone. After a healing period, the implant becomes fully integrated with your bone. This process is known as osseointegration.

This can take several months, and it is recommended that you follow the oral hygiene instructions your doctor gives you to maximize your success with your new dental implant.

Your dental implant surgery will be done by a dentist or oral surgeon with extensive training and experience in performing this procedure. They will administer local anesthesia to numb your gums, or you may opt for sedation.

After the surgical site is numb, your surgeon will make an incision (cut) in your gums to expose your bone where the dental implant will go. Then, they will use a series of instruments to widen the opening in your bone.

Next, they will place the implant into the opened up bone. After this, the bone is allowed to heal and become stable before a final crown can be added on top of the implant.

Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

Your dentist can give you information about whether or not you need bone grafting before you have your dental implant surgery. This can be done with either natural bone grafts from your body or synthetic bone grafts.

The results of this surgery can be dramatic and very attractive. The new bone helps to stabilize the implant, preventing future failure and the need for a reimplant procedure.

How long it takes to have your dental implant procedure completed depends on a number of factors, including the type and size of the dental implant you have, your overall health, and your ability to heal. Once you have your dental implant, you should visit the dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings.

A dental implant is a great option for replacing missing teeth, and it can be an excellent investment in your long-term oral health! Book a consultation online with our dental implant specialists to find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants.

Treatment Options

There are many different kinds of dental implants, each with their own benefits and disadvantages. Your dentist will recommend the best option for your needs.

Endosteal, or in the bone: These are the most common types of implants and include cylinders or blades that are surgically inserted into your jawbone to hold prosthetic teeth.