Dental Implants
Dental implants are devices inserted into your jawbone to take the place of a missing tooth root. They hold a crown or bridge to complete the structure of a replaced artificial tooth. Dental implants come in handy to restore beautiful smiles even after a tooth has fallen off or has been extracted.
Why would you need a dental implant?
Tooth loss is a common dental problem. There are several reasons why tooth loss may occur including:
When you lose a tooth, a dental implant is a good option. Dental
implants can replace
- One tooth
- Multiple teeth
- All teeth
Benefits of Dental Implants
A dental implant is inserted into your jawbone. Your oral surgeon makes a cut on your gums to access the jawbone.
The implant is then inserted carefully and the incision is closed.
Once healing has occurred, a general dentist can place a protective crown to complete the structure of your new artificial tooth.
The procedure is not painful because your oral surgeon uses local anesthesia. Optionally, sedation may be administered.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Restore your ability to chew
Restore your facial features such as correcting facial dips
caused by tooth loss
Prevent bone loss and preserve your jawbone
Preserve the health of the surrounding bone and gums
Help keep adjacent teeth stable
Improve confidence and quality of life in general
All surgical procedures have their own risks. Dental implant
procedures do as well. Discuss the risks involved with your oral
surgeon. Dental implants offer the most beneficial treatment for tooth loss when compared to fixed bridges and removable appliances. Call us to learn more about your suitability for dental implants.