Missing a Tooth or Teeth? About Dental Implants.

Do you have missing teeth?

 

This can cause self consciousness but also what you may not know is that when you loose a tooth the bone in the jaw begins to deteriorate also. This makes implants an ideal solution if you qualify for the procedure. 

 

 

 A dental implant is nothing more than a metal screw that is placed into the jaw bone and is very stable as the screw fuses to your bone. It acts as an anchor for a crown or a set of false teeth. When a dental implant is perfectly executed, no-one should have any idea that an implant is there. All people will see is the tooth or teeth.

 

This procedure is for anyone in reasonable health who wants to replace missing teeth. You must have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth to provide for the anchorage of the implants. Some people are missing all their teeth and most of those are excellent candidates for dental implants, but today, we use implants to replace small bridges, removable partial dentures and even missing single teeth. If a patient does not have enough bone to support a dental implant, bone grafts can be placed.

 

Your other options are bridges or dentures, but both have their draw backs and are no longer your only option to replace missing teeth. Dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural and most people find the secure fit more comfortable than the other options.

 

Candidates for dental implants need to have adequate bone to support the implant and an evaluation by your dentist will determine whether you are a good candidate.

 

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