The use of artificial tooth replacements – dental implants – is one of the most effective ways to counter tooth loss. Although there are numerous methods for restoration of missing teeth, dental implants have proven to be the most effective and functionally durable way of giving you a brand new beautiful smile.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is inserted into the jawbone to replace the missing root of the natural tooth and support artificial replacement tooth. A dental implant is typically made of titanium. It acts as an anchor to hold the replacement tooth or teeth in place.
Why People Choose Dental Implants
Over the past few decades, dental implants have not only become cost-effective but also simpler and easier to place, thus making them the best viable option of replacing missing or loose teeth. Besides this, dental implants last longer and are stronger than many other restorative dentistry options. Dental implants offer a permanent solution for tooth loss.
Dental
implants can be used together with other restorative methods for the best
results. For instance, an implant can be used to support a dental crown when a
single tooth replacement is being done and can also serve to support a dental
bridge when replacing a number of teeth. Dental implants also serve as an
alternative to dentures.
How Dental Implants Work
Your holistic dentist will first carefully examine your teeth and take x-rays of your jaw, head and teeth to establish if dental implants are right for you. The implant process is a two-step procedure with the first step being a surgical procedure while the other step involves attaching your new teeth or tooth.
Step 1: Implant is placed in jawbone
This involves a surgical procedure where your dentist will place a dental implant in your jawbone underneath the gum tissue which is then stitched back into place. The implant will tightly attach itself to the jawbone as the tissue heals – a process that takes several months.
Step 2: Attaching the prosthesis
How Dental Implants Work
Your holistic dentist will first carefully examine your teeth and take x-rays of your jaw, head and teeth to establish if dental implants are right for you. The implant process is a two-step procedure with the first step being a surgical procedure while the other step involves attaching your new teeth or tooth.
Step 1: Implant is placed in jawbone
This involves a surgical procedure where your dentist will place a dental implant in your jawbone underneath the gum tissue which is then stitched back into place. The implant will tightly attach itself to the jawbone as the tissue heals – a process that takes several months.
Step 2: Attaching the prosthesis
The dentist will attach an abutment to the implant. An
abutment is a post that will connect the implant to the replacement tooth. The
dentist makes a replacement tooth and attaches it the abutment. When replacing
a number of teeth, a fixed bridge is used to anchor your teeth to the dental
implants.
Typically it takes two visits to your holistic dentist for
your dental implants to be fully in place. The first visit involves placing the
implant. The second visit involves attaching the custom tooth.
Find out if you’re a good candidate for
dental implants. Contact The
DC Dentist today to schedule your appointment.
Terry Victor, DDS – Washington DC
Dentist
509 11th St SE Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-3626
http://www.thedcdentist.com/
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509 11th St SE Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-3626
http://www.thedcdentist.com/
https://plus.google.com/116338970420867784677/
