Losing permanent teeth as an adult can be troublesome. Not only does it affect how your smile looks, it also can have negative impacts on your oral health and your self-esteem. If you are dealing with tooth loss in Fallbrook, CA, Fallbrook Dentist can help you get your smile back with dental implants. These long-lasting restorations look, function, and feel like natural teeth.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are a type of restoration that can be used for individuals who have lost one more teeth. Years ago, individuals with tooth loss had to choose between dentures and bridges. While both solutions are still around today, they only replace the visible portion of tooth above the gumline. Without a tooth root, the jawbone will begin to resorb, which can lead to further tooth loss as well as premature aging of the face. Dental implants themselves replace the tooth root for a fully functional replacement.
The dental implant process
The implant itself can be made from titanium or zirconia and is a screw-like piece that is surgically placed into the jawbone. As the area heals, the bone and implant will fuse together to create a stable foundation for your artificial tooth. Once the healing process is complete, an abutment (connector) is attached to the implant and finally, the restoration is completed with a custom fabricated dental crown. For individuals missing an entire arch of teeth, several strategically placed implants can be used to support an arch of dentures.
Benefits of dental implants
There are so many reasons patients choose dental implants for missing teeth. Here are some of our patients’ favorite benefits.
- Improved confidence – With dental implants, you will be able to eat and speak with full confidence and never have to worry about your dentures slipping out of place.
- Improved oral health – Dental implants stimulate the jawbone like the natural tooth root, so you don’t have to worry about bone degeneration or healthy teeth slipping out of place. Additionally, you can practice regular oral hygiene to maintain oral health.
- Long-lasting – With good oral hygiene, dental implants can last for decades or even longer making them a sound investment in your smile and your oral health.
Find out more about dental implants today
Dental implants are a fantastic option for anyone who is missing teeth, from seniors to individuals who have suffered facial trauma or injury. If you are in the Fallbrook, CA area and would like to find out if they are right for you, call us today at (760) 284-8477 to schedule a consultation.
Dental implants are titanium roots that are replaced within the jawbone to resemble a tooth or a group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jaw bone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prostheses including crowns, dentures and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural-looking no one will know you had surgery. There is approximately a 95 percent success rate for all implants. With modern advances in dentistry some implants can be restored immediately with lifelike, all-porcelain crowns. For more details, ask your dentist.
