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Dental Implant Procedure
What is a dental implant?
 With Dr. Simonton, the preferred method of tooth replacement is the dental implants treatment. Dental implants replace missing tooth roots and form a stable foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. Dental implants also preserve the remaining bone by providing the stimulation previously provided by the natural tooth roots. A dental implant is a titanium device placed in the bone, which acts as the anchor for an artificial tooth or crown or as support for a partial denture.
What are the advantages of implants over dentures?
- Aesthetics - Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. Since they integrate into the structure of the bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth.
- Teeth-preservation - Dental implants don't sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health.
- Confidence - Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence. They are secure and offer freedom from the annoying clicks and wobbles of dentures. They'll allow you to eliminate worries about misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues.
- Reliability - The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.
Who makes a good candidate for a dental implant?
Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. A person who has enough ridge or bone into which to position the implant should be able to have a dental implant placed.
What is the procedure for placing dental implants?
- The implant is surgically placed under IV sedation in the doctor's office. The gum tissue is sutured over the implant.
- The implant remains under the gum tissue for 4 to 6 months to allow the implant to integrate itself to the bone.
- The implant is uncovered in the office under local anesthesia or IV sedation. An abutment is attached to the implant, which then is used to secure the replacement tooth.
Can the jawbone reject the new implant?
The implant is made of titanium, a biocompatible material, so in the majority of cases, the jawbone will accept the implant.
What is the success rate for dental implants?
When proper postoperative care and instructions are followed, success rates are in the 95%-plus range.
Do implants require special care?
No. They need to be brushed and flossed just as your natural teeth do.
If you believe you may be a good candidate for dental implants, contact Dr. Fred Simonton today.
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