Dental Implants
Dental implants enable dentists to create healthy, attractive smiles in an innovative way. Implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth, implants are another alternative to conventional bridges and dentures. In essence, dental implants act and look like natural teeth. And, because they maintain bone mass, dental implants can help prevent additional tooth loss as well as the sunken facial appearance associated with missing teeth. A dental implant restoration consists of a bio-compatible titanium screw and post topped by a crown bridge or denture.
The implant is surgically replaced into the jawbone where it replaces the natural tooth root. In a few months, the implant securely attaches to the bone (called "osseointegration"), allowing it to withstand biting and chewing forces just like a healthy, natural tooth.
- Are Dental Implants Right For Me?
There are many benefits and advantages to having porcelain veneers placed on your front teeth:
-Replacement of one or more missing teeth.
-Support of a non-removable "bridge" to replace multiple teeth.
-Support of a removable full or partial denture.
-Patients who successfully pass a screening and evaluation can be considered as candidates for implant replacement.
The primary limiting factor inherent in implant therapy is the amount of bone available to receive and support the implant. If it's determined that a patient does not have enough bone to support an implant restoration, bone grafting procedures may be considered. Heavy smoking and some medical conditions may preclude the use of implant therapy.
- What Happens At The First Appointment?
To determine the appropriate site for the implant replacement, dentists typically take x-rays. Some may prescribe CT scans as well. Impressions are taken of the mouth and then used by the dental laboratory to create a customized restoration. Many dentists fabricate surgical guides to simplify the placement of implants.
- What Happens At The Second Appointment?
At the second surgical appointment, the dentist makes an incision to expose the bone at the implant site. The dentist then prepares the sire to receive the implant. Once the implant is secured, the gum tissue is sutured back over the implant. The implant is left undisturbed for three to six months to allow it to osseointegrate with the bone. If the implant is in a visible area of the mouth, the patient may choose to wear a temporary prosthesis during the healing period. Dentures may be relined with soft liners to allow patients to comfortably wear them during the healing process.
- What Happens At Subsequent Appointments?
Once the implant has been completely integrated with the bone, a post is attached to the implant. The dentist then creates the permanent tooth replacement.
- Teeth in One Day
Never undervalue the power of a health smile. Dental implant care can make beautiful smiles a reality for men and women of any age. Whether one has dentures or is on the way to becoming their victim, cutting edge dentistry has miraculous solutions. New protocols allow one's new smile to happen faster and more efficiently than ever before. In many instances, all in the one day!
Human beings are not meant to remove their arms and legs at night and store them in a bedroom drawer. Nor are they meant to remove their teeth and drop them into a glass. A healthy beautiful smile is perhaps the most powerful and precise key to a better personal world. It can boost self-esteem, capture a new job or inspire a whole new level of life. It can even be the missing piece in finding the right life partner. Call today, and find out what Dr. Martel can do for you!
