Dental Implants
What Are Implants?
How Implants Work
There are actually three parts to your complete replacement tooth:
- The titanium implant that is placed in the jaw and allowed to heal
- A connector called an “abutment” that is attached to the top of the implant
- A ceramic crown to fill in for the missing tooth that will be securely affixed to the abutment.
Your procedure will start by our dentist administering a local anesthetic and then drilling a space for the implant to be placed. Once the implant is securely inserted, the gum will be closed over the area and it will be allowed to heal. We will follow up with you to ensure you are comfortable after this procedure and that the implant is healing well.
What Are the Health Hazards of Missing Teeth?
When one or more teeth are lost, the bone that supported those teeth suddenly loses the usual stimulation it received from chewing and biting. The body responds to this lack of stimulation by beginning to break down the bone in this area, a process called “resorption.” As bone mass is lost in the area, this loss can affect the stability of neighboring teeth, which can cause issues for your oral health. Ultimately, this section of your jaw can lose so much mass that it collapses inward. Bone fracture is another possibility. These outcomes can have debilitating effects on your overall well-being.
Teeth begin to shift and the shape of a person’s face can even change. When many teeth are missing, a person will often begin to look older as the lower part of the face begins to shrink. It can become harder for a person to speak clearly. And of course, eating becomes more difficult when teeth are missing. When food can’t be properly chewed, a person may miss out on some of the nutritional value of the food they eat.
Replacing missing teeth with dental implants has proven to prevent resorption because the bone is now receiving the stimulation it is accustomed to. Dental implants help protect the health of your jaw bone as well as the youthful shape of your face. Using our state-of-the-art dental implant procedure at SoHo dental, we are determined to provide you with the dental care you deserve. Call us to book your appointment today!
What Implants Will Do for You
Frequently Asked Questions
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