Single or Multiple Missing Teeth Dental Implants

Is stabilizing your dentures, or replacing your missing teeth something you have been considering? Even though it does happen to many people, no one likes the idea of having teeth missing.

A person can become self-conscious because of the unsightly gaps in their smile caused by missing teeth. It ban be a total embarrassment for adults, even though some might consider it cute with little children.

You might begin noticing that surrounding teeth become loose and begin to move around, once you start losing teeth. Since there is no tooth to stimulate and support the bone, the jawbone could begin to shrink. The surrounding teeth can also begin to break, leading to more tooth loss, if the missing teeth aren’t replaced.

The areas where there are missing teeth have traditionally been replaced with partial dentures, bridges, and full dentures in the event that all the teeth are missing. They often need to be repaired or replaced, however, and the jaw bone is not being preserved in these types of treatment.

What is The Best Solution For Missing Teeth?

A complete implant supported denture or support bridge, or just one or more single implants would be the best, long term solution for missing teeth.

The design of dental implants are to make them function, feel and look like your natural teeth. This man-made root provides a stable biting platform, and stimulates natural bone growth. It is decay resistant, biocompatible and made of titanium that is implanted in the jaw bone.

You will not have to worry about issues like slipping dentures or messy adhesives, because dental implants represent complete denture stabilization, as they are permanent and immovable.

You will receive truly beautiful and incredible results with implants, that can last you a lifetime and save money and time at the dental office, with regular maintenance and proper home care.

When It Comes To Other Solutions, What Advantages Do Dental Implants Represent?

Below are some dental implant advantages:

• Instead of being in a glass or jar on the counter, your teeth stay in your mouth
• This solution is long term
• Your original smile returns
• Your speech will be improved
• Your ability to taste and chew food will be improved
• There won’t be much maintenance required
• Adjoining teeth can be save and stabilized
• Removing your teeth will not be necessary
• Your jaw bone will be preserved

Getting Implants – The Process

A thorough exam is where everything begins. In order for the doctors to precisely plan the implants, this exam would include a 3-D CAT Scan and digital x-rays. 

In order for the implants to be properly supported, the doctors will have to make certain that your gums are healthy. In order to strengthen the jawbone for the implants, a bone graft may be necessary, if you don’t have enough bone of your own.

A local anesthetic may need to be administered for discomfort and pain minimization, and we can also sedate you fully for the treatment, if you prefer.

In the place or socket where the tooth is missing, we will place the titanium post into the bone, and the bone will grow around the implant during the process of healing.

During The Implant Process, We Will Sedate For Total Comfort

We do offer sedation services for those that the procedures and treatment have caused anxiety.  As to the type of sedation and which one is best for you, that determination will be made after a discussion with your doctor.

The Process of Healing

The placement of the new, implant tooth will lay a strong healing foundation for the jawbone, which takes anywhere form three to six months. During this healing process period, we fashion a temporary tooth or crown. The implant will then have a permanent crown placed upon it when it is determined that the jaw bone is ready, completely healed.

After having implants placed, most patients reported that they had little or even no pain. Any discomfort that may be experienced can be controlled by over-the-counter medications, in most cases. Using a good, anti-bacterial mouthwash for rinsing, together with flossing and brushing thoroughly, are of great importance in keeping a good, at-home program of oral hygiene.

If properly cared for, your implants should last a lifetime.