Dental implants are the greatest solution around today to replace missing teeth. By restoring the natural look and feel of your teeth, implants can grant you new confidence in your smile.
Read on for a comprehensive guide to dental implants for modern teeth replacement.
What Exactly is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a titanium post that’s implanted into the jawbone to replace one or multiple missing teeth. A crown is secured over the implant to create the appearance of a natural tooth.
The titanium implant stimulates a process known as osseointegration in the jawbone. This means that the body produces new bone tissue around the implant, anchoring it in place.
Types of Dental Implants
The most common types of dental implants include:
- Single-tooth porcelain implant crowns, which restore the look and function of a single tooth
- Multiple-tooth implant bridges, which are a permanent alternative to removable partial dentures
- Removable hybrid dentures, which can replace a full mouth of missing teeth in a single procedure
The Dental Implant Treatment Process
The first step in the process of placing dental implants is to perform imaging tests and take impressions. This ensures that the implants look and feel as natural as possible. At Dental Implant Solutionz, we use diagnostic wax-up models so that you can see your new smile before it’s anchored in place.
If needed, your prosthodontist will extract any remaining teeth that need to be replaced. For many patients, this can be done in the same appointment as the implant placement.
Next, the implant is anchored directly into the jawbone. We’ll provide a provisional prosthetic to restore your smile as the implant heals and undergoes osseointegration. After a few months, a permanent prosthetic can be placed.
Learn more about dental implants and how they could work for you by contacting us today!
