What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a new way to fix missing teeth. They work by replacing the roots of your teeth with metal posts made of titanium. These posts hold the new teeth securely in place. Implants are strong and look like your natural teeth. The process starts by putting a small titanium post into your jawbone. Over time, this post becomes part of the bone, giving the new tooth a strong base.
The Dental Implant Procedure
- Initial consultation – On your first visit, we will check your oral health, talk about what you want, and see if you can get dental implants near you. This might include x-rays and a complete exam.
- Implant placement – The next procedure is to insert the titanium implant into the jawbone. To maximize patient comfort, this treatment is often performed under local anesthesia.
- Osseointegration – Over the following months, the implant will integrate with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration. This creates a solid and secure foundation for the replacement tooth.
- Abutment placement – Once the implant has completely integrated with the bone, an abutment is attached to it. This component joins the implant to the replacement tooth.
- Crown placement – Finally, a custom-made crown is placed on top of the abutment. This crown is designed to match your natural teeth in both appearance and function.
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FAQs
The cost of each dental implant can vary according to your needs, the type of implant you require, and any other procedures necessary. During your first consultation, your dentist will refer you to a thorough treatment plan with a clear estimate.
Dental implants are both a safe and practiced procedure for replacing missing teeth when completed by a professional dentist. If you cared for them properly, they could last many years, and in some cases, for a lifetime.
The ideal candidate is someone that has healthy gums, mellow oral health, and enough bone density to hold an implant. An in-person clinical consultation is the best method to determine if dental implants may be an option for your mouth.
Your surgery will be finished under some suitable form of anesthesia that will take away any feeling during the procedure. You may experience some mild soft tissue discomfort due to some postoperative swelling, but this can usually be managed through prescribed medication and recommended aftercare.
Dental implants are designed to integrate with the jawbone and were set to resemble the stability and strength of normal tooth roots. Both the integration of the implant and the connection to the jawbone give permanent stability and a foundational replacement tooth/teeth that may last decades.
Some dental insurance plans may pay for a portion of the dental implant procedure but coverage varies to a wide extent. To get better detail, it is best to check with your dental insurance provider for any possible benefits.