Teeth replacement has moved beyond dentures and bridgework, dental implants are the best option for restoring your lost teeth. Dental implants are very successful, once the procedure is completed your new teeth are every bit as good as natural teeth; they feel the same, look the same and function the same.
- What is a dental implant?
If you wish to restore your teeth in the most effective manner, the only choice is teeth implants. The implant is actually a small titanium “screw” that is imbedded directly into the prepared jaw bone. Titanium has the ability to fuse with bone, after a period of several months this osseo-integration is complete and the dentist can fit a crown to what is now, a new tooth root.
- Are you a good candidate for dental implants?
Most people are but the only way to be sure is to visit the dentist. The dentist will subject you to a thorough oral examination to see what bone volume you have at the implant site. If the dentist is of the opinion there is insufficient bone to support the implant he or she usually suggests a bone graft, this adds to the total time but solves the problem.
- Are dental implants successful?
Dental implants have very good record of success, about 95 percent of all implants last for years with no further problems. Once the implant has successfully fused with the jaw bone the tooth restoration can last for your lifetime when properly cared for.
- How do you care for teeth implants?
Teeth implants require no special care, you treat them exactly the way you treat your remaining natural teeth; brushing and flossing regularly. The only difference between your natural teeth and an implant is; implants don’t decay and never need a root canal.
The place to start restoring your teeth in the most effective manner is your dentist.
