A smile can be your best asset–especially with a complete set of teeth. The bad news though is that extractions in adulthood are sometimes necessary. But here’s the good news: dental implants are a safe and viable option for getting your smile back. In fact, these implants might just be the next best thing to healthy and natural-looking teeth.
Here at Pinnacle Dental, we can help you get your smile back. Find out more about the benefits of dental implants, how it is done, and the possible problems that you need to look out for.
Why Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth, then dental implants are the best solution for replacing them. These metal posts are designed to look and function like your original teeth. However, they do more than just replace your missing teeth. Find out what benefits you can enjoy when you get dental implants.
They are built for lasting long
If you get dental implants, then be prepared to enjoy them for a very long time. They are a sturdy option that have a much higher success rate than other tooth restoration options. In fact, with the technological progress that we’ve made, you can enjoy your implants for as long as you properly take care of them.
They will help maintain your bone structure
Loss of teeth eventually leads to bone deterioration as the years pass. The good thing is that dental implants get surgically positioned into your jawbone to prevent this from happening.
They look natural
We can’t stress this enough: your dental implants will look just like your teeth, or possibly even better. With these, you should be able to eat properly and smile more confidently. Plus, you won’t have to worry about these falling out because they will be screwed in securely.
You’ll be able to maintain the health of the adjacent teeth
Unlike bridges and dentures, you won’t need to sacrifice the health of the teeth beside the gap. It can be attached in place without drilling or attaching to your othe
You’ll feel more confident
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of looking in the mirror and seeing a complete set of teeth. Not only will you feel better about yourself, but you’ll exude more confidence too.
With a complete set of teeth, especially one that has been straightened with Invisalign, your smile can truly be your greatest asset.
The ProcedureA dental implant is a surgical procedure that is designed to put in an artificial tooth securely in your mouth. If you’re considering getting one from a dentist, we can walk you through the process.
Initial evaluation
As with most surgical procedures, we need to do a thorough evaluation first. This includes taking X-ray and imprint models of your teeth. All this is necessary to get a close match to what your natural teeth might look like.
Of course, we will also consider the health of your jawbone, your heart condition, and any other health conditions that might get in the way of a successful procedure.
Tooth extraction (optional)
If the decayed tooth is still there, then the first thing that needs to be done is to remove it. Ideally, this should be done atraumatically so that the surrounding bone will be preserved.
Socket grafting
Socket grafting is the process of cleaning up the site to get it ready for the implant. This includes irrigating the linings and scraping the walls to make sure that everything is clean and ready.
Although socket grafting will not take too long, waiting for it to heal might be. Once we have closed up the site, we will let it heal for about 4 months before moving on to the next procedure.
Placing in the implants
If everything goes well and your socket has healed nicely, the next step is to surgically place in the implant. This is secured with a cover screw to assist another round of healing. This time, it will take approximately three months for the surrounding tissue around your implants to heal.
Screwing in the crown
The final step is to screw in a lab-fabricated crown. For the best Dental Implants At Pinnacle Dental, be sure to give us a visit. We make sure that your crown looks as natural as possible. Not to mention, we take pride in precision when it comes to fit as well.
Your Dental Implants Options
There are two major types of dental implants that you can choose from.
Endosteal implants
This is a two-step surgery process that requires the dentist to surgically attach your implants into your jawbone. For the next step, he/she will need to add in another post and attach it to the original implant. After the site has healed, the crown will then be added to the post. You can also have the option of getting a denture or a bridge here.
Subperiosteal implants
This requires a metal ram to be implanted on to your jawbone. Once it has securely attached to the bone, posts will then be added inside. Your crown will then be fastened in like a screw.
Possible Issues
As with any surgical procedure, dental implants can be attached to health risks too. Although the possibilities are slim, you may experience the following:
Infection on the site
This will only happen if the practitioner did not properly irrigate the site. Or if you did not properly take care of your dental health during the healing stages of the procedure.
Nerve damage
If not done correctly, you may feel discomfort after the surgery. You may feel numbness in your gums or possibly sensitivity in the neighboring teeth
Sinus issues
If not done properly, dental implants in the upper jaw might result in sinus issues too.
Conclusion
dental implants are a popular and effective solution for people who have lost one or more teeth due to injury, decay, or other reasons. The procedure involves several steps, including implant placement, abutment placement, and crown placement, and requires a skilled and experienced dentist or oral surgeon.
