Dental implants are a welcome alternative to
dentures and bridges that don’t fit well and can be uncomfortable to wear at times.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are considered the most natural teeth replacement procedure, as they’re designed to fill in the missing tooth’s root structure by providing extra stability and support. Implants are small titanium fixtures that dentists insert into the jawbone, topping them with a crown to secure them in place. What are the Primary Benefits of Dental Implants?
There are several benefits of implants:
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Implants are the only dental treatment that help to replace jaw bone stimulation and prevent bone loss.
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They restore bite force while also matching your natural teeth to function and look as realistic as possible.
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While you still have to care for your implants to prevent bacteria from accumulating inside your mouth, the materials used in them don’t decay. This essentially cuts off all your cavity-related problems. |
Who is a Candidate for Dental Implants?
The ideal dental implant candidate generally has good oral health with healthy gum tissue and adequate bone structure to support the implant.
How Long Do Implants Last?
When properly taken care of, the implant screw itself tends to last a lifetime. However, the crown must be replaced every ten to fifteen years due to possible wear and tear.
Is it Painful to Get a Dental Implant?
Most patients report their experience as pain-free with minimal to no swelling afterward. Since general anesthesia is used during the surgical process, they don’t feel any discomfort at the time of operation.
How Long Does it Take to Perform the Dental Implant Procedure?
It can take between three to nine months to perform the implant, depending upon your dental health, the number of teeth that need to be replaced, and whether you require tooth extraction before the placement.
What are the Common Implant Care Tips?
The best thing you can do to avoid any mishaps after getting your implant is to exclude hard, crunchy, hot, and cold food items from your diet until the affected areas heal. Moreover, it’s best to avoid consuming alcohol and smoking during the healing period.
What Materials are Used in Dental Implants?
The two primary materials used in dental implants are titanium and zirconia. However, titanium tends to provide a significantly higher success rate in dental implants, setting it apart from zirconia.
At Bay Lakes Center for Complex Dentistry, we’re committed to offering our clients outstanding technology, developing innovative, high-quality, and safe dental implants after conducting thorough research. Please feel free to contact us at (906) 212-4725 for your initial consultation session.
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