Dental Implants
If you have missing or damaged teeth, there is a permanent, natural-looking solution that can remedy your smile without fixed dentures or fixed partials dentures. Dental implants are an excellent replacement option that can improve your teeths’ appearance, speech, ability to eat, self-esteem, and overall oral health.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
During the procedure, the oral surgeon or dentist will attach a titanium implant into the gums that will ultimately merge with your jawbone. Implants feel and look like your natural teeth, mainly because they fuse to your bone and become permanent. After your implant has healed, your dentist will fit you for a natural-looking prosthetic tooth or crown, so the implant blends seamlessly into your smile. Overall, the treatment program will take about 6 to 12 weeks to complete.Why Dental Implants?
There are quite a few advantages to getting dental implants in Westmont, especially in comparison to dentures or bridges. Among these benefits are as follows:- Permanent Solution – Dental implants have a 98 percent success rate, lasting a lifetime if taken care of properly.
- Functionality – Your smile won’t be the only thing to improve with a dental implant. You will see great benefits to your facial structure, chewing and swallowing mechanisms, and speaking abilities.
- Natural Look – Your Westmont dentist or oral surgeon will work closely with you to ensure that the crown covering the implant matches the surrounding teeth exactly.
- Easy Maintenance – The implant acts as just another set of healthy teeth – no special treatment or routine cleanings required! Just maintain good oral hygiene to keep them clean and healthy.
Are Dental Implants Right For You?
We recommend discussing the implant option carefully with your dentist. Some of the following factors may play a role in determining if implants are right for you:- Your Health – You may be a good candidate for an implant if you are generally in good health (this is more of a factor than your age).
- Chronic Illness – Certain chronic illnesses such as leukemia or diabetes, for example, may cause difficulties in the healing process after the procedure and therefore would impede the surgery.
- Tobacco Usage – Smoking may also impair the healing process after the tooth extraction and implant surgery.
- Jaw Structure – You must have enough of a jawbone to support a full mouth dental implant structure. Otherwise, it may require surgery to build up your jaw, either with a bone graft or sinus lift surgery.