A dental implant can be part of your smile makeover if you are missing one or more teeth. Implants are artificial teeth roots that are inserted into a patient's jaw. They are fitted with a crown to complete the missing-tooth replacement. A smile makeover will often combine several treatments like implants and teeth whitening to transform a person's smile.
The installation of an implant is typically used to replace a missing tooth. At times, implants are installed to help secure other oral restorations such as dentures and bridges. Implants are the only missing tooth replacement option that addresses the bone tissue loss that occurs when a person loses a tooth.
A person's bone tissues work similarly to the way their muscles work. When bone tissues stop getting stimulated by a tooth root, they begin to disintegrate. The tooth roots help to keep the bone tissues securing the root healthy by stimulating it, but this goes away when the tooth falls out or is removed. An implant replaces this lost root and it keeps the bone tissue in the area properly stimulated. Implants are the only replacement for missing teeth that addresses this problem.
The process of getting implants starts with a dental examination. Patients need to have sufficient amounts of bone tissue to hold the prosthetic in place. Those who lack the bone tissue needed for the procedure might have to get dental bone grafts. The dentist will also go over the patient's health history to ensure that they are healthy enough for oral surgery.
During the next appointment, the dentist will make a cut into the patient's gums so they can access the jawbone. The implant is surgically inserted into the jaw and the incision made is sealed. The implant is then given time to fuse with the bone tissue around it via a process called osseointegration. This helps to keep it firmly secured in the patient's mouth.
Once the implant has fused with the jawbone, an abutment and a crown will be attached to it. The abutment is used to connect the crown to the implant.
People who opt for implants get to enjoy benefits such as:
A smile makeover performed by an experienced dentist can get you the smile you have always wanted. Dental implants are one of the many treatments that can be used to enhance the way your smile looks. Call us or visit our clinic to get started with your smile makeover.
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