What You Should Know About Dental Implants

Dental implant procedures are common oral surgical services that are used to correct or replace gaps caused by missing teeth among patients. While each case may present its own unique approach, in general, dental implants involve embedding a titanium screw into the jawbone in order to securely attach an implanted false tooth. The procedure can work wonders for a more permanent solution to correcting missing teeth, but it understandably brings with it a barrage of questions from patients. If you are considering dental implants, here are a few things to know first.

Information on Dental Implants

Depending upon your individual circumstances, the majority of patients who opt for dental implants have a very high rate of satisfaction once the procedure is fully complete and healed.  Discussing your specific situation with your dental professional prior to scheduling any form of dental work is always the best way to ensure a successful procedure, but there are a few things to keep in mind as well.

Before meeting with your dentist, it’s a good idea to do a little research to have a basic idea of what the procedure entails. Doing this will help you pinpoint more specific questions to discuss with your dental professional in order to make the best decision for your oral health and be fully prepared for the options you’ve chosen.

More on Restorative Dentistry Work

When it comes to restoring and maintaining the health of your smile, it’s important to consider your options and know the best plan of action for long-term care. Dental implants are a form of restorative dentistry that aims to provide patients with a more permanent solution to missing teeth lost to decay, injury, or otherwise. This form of dental work can be highly beneficial to oral health for several reasons. Here’s a bit more on restorative dentistry work with dental implants:

• Teeth preservation. Dental implants allow for minimal disruption to surrounding teeth and serve as an added protective barrier to your remaining teeth once in place. Implants also allow dentists to use them for other structural tooth supports like bridges, if necessary, for other teeth around the implant.
• Root replacements. By implanting a titanium screw into your jawbone, dental implants allow for a more permanent replacement of your missing tooth elements – i.e., the roots. This gives a more thorough restoration and reparation of the missing tooth.
• Improved functionality. Perhaps one of the best benefits of dental implants is that they restore and improve the overall functionality of your teeth. Since these procedures involve essentially fusing the implant to your jaw, the result is an extremely durable new chomper!
• Natural smile. Though implants are not actual teeth, they utilize highly advanced technology and are custom made to seamlessly blend in with your smile. The result is a truly natural looking mouth that will continue to protect your surrounding teeth as well as improve your smile.

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For more information on dental implants, give us a call today or stop by our office to make an appointment. We’re here to help you make the most informed decisions about your oral health through restorative dentistry!