Dental Implant With the advancement of dental technologies, replacing missing teeth has been made much better. There are different options of restorative dentistry that provide you with great functionality while bringing an amazing finish in aesthetics. As numerous people suffer from missing teeth, dental implants are one of these advances that produce tooth replacement results that are long-lasting. Now that you know you do not have to suffer from the embarrassment of missing a tooth, Capitol Square Dental is here to provide you with dental implants for the restoration of your perfect smile.What Are Dental Implants?Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are used to replace missing tooth roots. Because your replacement tooth needs something to anchor it to the jawbone, dental implants are the screw-like posts that hold them into the jaw. Once placed, an artificial tooth is attached and your new tooth functions like the other natural teeth. If a patient needs multiple implants, an All-on_Four Treatment may be recommended. Compared to other tooth replacement options, dental implants last very long and generally do not need to be replaced. Who Can Get Dental Implants?Dental implants are placed into the jawbone surgically. The titanium screws will fuse to the jawbone so that it can adequately support the artificial tooth and whatever weight applied to it. Thus, for you to be considered for a dental implant, you should be missing at least a tooth. The jawbone condition is another very important factor. First, it should have attained its full growth, hence only adults can have dental implants. Secondly, you should have enough jawbone quantity and quality to hold the implants securely. Furthermore, your oral health should be in top shape. Preparing For a Dental ImplantPlanning for a dental implant can be very serious, as we would want to check all the boxes before the procedure is done. Our professionals will have a comprehensive review of your medical history and conditions. If there are conditions that might bother the procedure, it would be best to tackle them immediately. Then we would proceed by taking digital x-rays of the affected area and decide if there is a need for an extraction or bone graft. As patients might need more teeth root than others, we would fashion out a customized treatment plan to ensure the condition of the jaw is in great shape. The Dental Implant ProcedureThe implant is usually completed in a couple of appointments. As soon as you are ready for the first procedure, we would administer any necessary anesthesia. Our professionals would make a cut in your gum to expose the jawbone. With dental tools, we will drill holes for the implant post. The post is implanted and covered to allow it to bond to the jawbone. You can opt for a temporary denture while you wait for the bonding and healing process. After this, you may return to have the abutment placed, which will heal over a couple of weeks. Then you can have your artificial tooth placed. Dental implants are always successful, but smoking or bad hygiene habits may disrupt the success. You will need to stay away from damaging habits and practice quality oral hygiene. Also, routine checks with our office are necessary to ensure proper function. If you have a missing tooth or more, speak to us today at Capitol Square Dental by calling us at (380) 383-3497 to see if dental implants are for you. |
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