Dental Implants Having missing teeth is not only uncomfortable and embarrassing but also presents other risks if left untreated. You may find the surrounding teeth shifting, hence causing misalignment of the bite. The surrounding teeth may also be susceptible to infection and could suffer gum disease. Jaw pain may also occur. While there are various methods of replacing missing teeth including dentures and bridges, dental implants provide a revolutionary way of reclaiming your bite function and look. At Wildhorse Dental, our dental team installs dental implants, ensuring that you avoid the problems that come with lost or missing teeth. What Are Dental Implants?The actual dental implants utilize an innovative titanium alloy, making these prostheses a vastly popular cosmetic dentistry treatment for replacing missing teeth. Implant dentistry offers permanent and beautiful teeth replacements. These prostheses are versatile and can be a great option for replacing a single tooth or many missing teeth. Dental implants are customized to flawlessly fit your mouth. The crowns and restorations that our dentist places on the dental implants feature an artfully designed look, ensuring that they resemble your natural teeth. Dental Implant Placement ProcessOur dentist creates space for the implant. If there are traces of the tooth root, they are removed. The area is prepared to make it ready for the implant. After that, the dentist places the implant within the gum in the space left behind by the lost tooth. Our dentist will allow the placed implant to heal. Over the next three to six months, the area around the implant heals. The titanium post in the implant fuses with the jaw. This process is referred to as osseointegration. After the mouth has healed, you will return to our dental office so that the dentist attaches the abutment to the implant. Finally, the dentist places a porcelain crown on top of the abutment. Benefits of Dental ImplantsUnlike dental bridges that tend to wear out within 10 years, dental implants can last a lifetime. Dental implants are fabricated of a material that is even stronger than your tooth enamel, meaning they are protected from decay and staining. These prostheses also feel and function like normal teeth. You should give them the same amount of brushing and flossing as your other teeth. Dental implants have a high success rate, typically above 95 percent, and are visually appealing. They should last a long time. Moreover, the prostheses help prevent oral problems such as bone erosion, gum disease, infection, sunken-in face, and other complications associated with missing teeth. Who is a Candidate?To receive dental implants, our dentist examines the strength and density of the jawbone to ensure that it will firmly support the implants. Your overall health is also checked to ensure that you do not suffer complications and there are no risks of the implants failing after placement. If you have bone loss, extra work may be needed to rebuild the bone. If you have prevailing medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease, they need to be managed first. And if you smoke, you should stop since it impairs the healing process. Those with gum disease need to have it treated so that it does not hurt the success of implant placement. Find out more about implant placement with our dental team at Wildhorse Dental. Contact us at 636-537-0447 to request an appointment. |
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