A dental implant is the general term for a three-part dental prosthesis that includes one or more root-like posts, a corresponding number of abutments, and a custom-designed restoration (i.e., crown, bridge, or denture). The post or posts are implanted into the jawbone, replacing the roots of the teeth that once rested there. After 4-6 months, when the jawbone has healed, abutments are connected to the posts and situated to extend just above the gums. We can then secure your custom restoration to the abutments and posts, securing your new teeth in place with the same comfort and stability as your healthy, natural teeth.
The ability to keep your dental crown, bridge, or denture in place without needing external support, such as hidden clasps or adjoined dental crowns, offers a myriad of benefits. For example, dental implants eliminate the need to modify healthy tooth structure to secure a traditional bridge, or the use of clasps to hold a partial denture steady. Instead, they offer your replacement the teeth anchored support that mimics the way healthy roots anchor your natural teeth, creating a sturdier and more comfortable solution than would be possible with more traditional solutions.
Like most dental prostheses, dental implants are appropriate for a large percentage of tooth loss patients. The posts are biocompatible, meaning your jawbone structure accepts them and bonds to their surfaces as it heals. However, before recommending implant placement, we’ll thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, jawbone, and oral structures to ensure that no complications are present. For instance, the presence of gum disease can compromise the healing process, as well as the long-term success of your dental implant posts. Therefore, you may require personalized treatment for gum disease before your dental implant posts can be inserted.
After losing teeth, how you choose to replace them can have long-lasting effects on your oral health. For more information about why dental implants are often the best tooth replacements, schedule a consultation by calling Newhall Dental Arts in Newhall, CA, today at (661) 259-7760.
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