Can you believe 2017 is almost over? It’s been a strange year for sure — but if you are missing teeth, there may still be time to rescue your smile and enjoy a better 2018. Your dentist in Roselle Park is pleased to offer patients dental implants, a comprehensive tooth replacement that promotes better oral and overall health.
How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants provide a whole-tooth replacement option for missing teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw. A single dental implant is made of three parts: the implant post, a connecting abutment, and the prosthetic tooth or teeth that are affixed on top.
Dental implants work thanks to something called osseointegration, which means that the titanium implant posts actually fuse together with your jaw bone to provide the ultimate in stability for your new tooth replacement. Dental implants can support a single crown, a bridge, or a denture.
The dental implant procedure is completed in two phases: the initial implantation of each implant and the final restoration, which occurs several months later, after osseointegration is complete. The implantation is performed under local anesthesia and sedation as needed. You may wear a temporary tooth replacement in the time between implantation and restoration.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer a number of advantages compared to other options in tooth replacement. Some of the most significant benefits include:
- Mimic the natural tooth structure for a comprehensive replacement
- Look like your natural teeth
- Improved self-confidence with a complete smile
- Stabilize the jaw bone for better oral and overall health
- Can correct previous issues with alignment
- Allow you to eat what you like without stress of an ill-fitting or loose prosthetic
- Last for many years with proper maintenance
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Many people who are missing teeth can benefit from dental implants. You should be in good oral and overall health to aid in proper healing following the implantation procedure. People who have weakened immune systems or advanced-stage diseases may not be eligible candidates for dental implants. For patients whose teeth have been missing for a while or who have had serious cases of gum disease, a bone graft procedure may need to be performed first.
Dental implants offer a wealth of benefits for people missing teeth. Now that you know the basics of this popular method of tooth replacement, don’t hesitate to contact your dentist and get started! Your smile deserves nothing short of the best.
About the Author
The Roselle Park Dental & Implants team provides comprehensive dental care from the comfort of their state-of-the-art dental practice. To learn more about their services or to schedule an appointment to discuss your candidacy for dental implants in Roselle Park, we invite you to contact the office at 908-245-1745.