IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Perhaps you feel self-conscious and hide your smile because of missing teeth, or maybe your dentures don’t feel secure and you have trouble chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and want a more permanent, natural-looking tooth replacement solution than dentures or bridges, then dental implants may be the right option for you.
Benefits of dental implants
Compared to other tooth replacement options, such as bridges and dentures, dental implants look and function much more like your natural teeth. You can chew, speak and laugh with confidence because there is never a risk of the dental implants moving or the clasps showing. Because the implant post integrates into the jawbone, they also prevent future bone loss and gum recession associated with missing teeth. Unlike bridges that rely on adjacent teeth for support, dental implants do not affect other teeth. In addition, dental implants can often be placed immediately after tooth extraction.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically implanted into the jawbone to act as a replacement for tooth roots. During the healing process, the jawbone fuses with each titanium post, creating an extremely stable foundation for a natural-looking artificial tooth. In our practice, dental implants are available in many types and sizes to suit each patient’s specific needs.
Dental implants are also very versatile. In addition to replacing a single missing tooth, dental implants can also be used to:
- Replace several missing teeth
- Support a removable bridge or partial denture
- Support a full set of dentures.
Dr. Stella Gonzalez has the skill and training to perform the surgical placement of dental implants as well as the creation of natural looking replacement teeth. She has extensive experience and advanced training in the dental implant process.
The dental implant placement procedure
An initial consultation and examination is the first step in the dental implant process. During this consultation, our professional will examine your mouth and determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants. If you are in good oral health and your jawbone has enough healthy structure to support implants, you are probably a good candidate. If our professional determines that you are eligible for dental implants, they will plan your implant procedure.
Once your treatment plan has been created, you will have dental implant posts placed during a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Stella Gonzalez. Typically, a healing period of 6 to 12 weeks will follow the surgery to allow the jawbone sufficient time to sufficiently fuse with the titanium post(s). Once each implant has fully integrated with the jaw, Dr. Stella will place an abutment. The abutment is used to secure the artificial tooth (crown), bridge or complete denture.
Schedule a Dental Implant Consultation
Contact us for more information about dental implants and to determine if they are the right dental replacement option for you. We are waiting for you, at Dr. Stella Gonzalez we are fully available to meet your requirements!
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