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Dental Implant Restoration for Missing Teeth


Dental implants are becoming more popular in today's dental society for a number of reasons.  Implants are utilized to offer patients a foundation for new restorative teeth where natural teeth are missing or have been extracted. The implant itself is a post that is surgically placed in the jaw. A prosthesis (artificial tooth or teeth) is then attached to the post. Our office performs the entire procedure. The implant offers the patient the opportunity to regain normal function of the tooth without being forced to resort to a bridge or a denture.

 
 

Benefits

-Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement system.

-More than nine out of ten implants last longer than 15 years.

-Dental implants never develop decay nor require root canals.

-Dental implants preserve the jawbone, which can prevent premature aging.

-The implant will bond with the existing bone and will prevent progressive bone atrophy.

 


Procedure

The tooth structure has two main sections, the root and the crown.  The root is the section of the tooth that is below the gum line.  A dental implant acts as the restorative for this section of the tooth.  The metal implant acts as an anchor in the jawbone. The first step of the procedure is surgical placement of the implant.  Under regular dental anesthetic, the gum tissue is opened and the dentist places the implant into the jawbone.  When this is achieved, the tissue is then sutured closed.  There is not often significant discomfort with this procedure.  This process can take from 1-3 hours depending on the number of implants being placed.

 

 

This implant will be left untreated for a period of 3-6 months. During this time, the bone will bond around the implant in a process called osseo integration.  A removable crown may be utilized during this time period to allow for chewing and to preserve the cosmetic appearance.

 

The next step in the process is to attach an abutment to the tooth.  This is achieved by exposing the top of the implant and placing the abutment.  This is the part of the implant that will support the final crown.

 

Finally, an impression is taken of the implant and a final restoration is crafted.  This restoration will be comfortable and cosmetically pleasing.  Your completed implant will be fully functional, allowing you to resume normal activities.