We’ve discussed our non-surgical options for tooth replacement, such as bridges and removable dentures. But with dental implants, we can take on minor or severe tooth loss, and at the same time strengthen your jaw so they can stay in place for years to come. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about strengthening your smile with implant dentistry.
The Difference Dental Implants Offer
Dental implants don’t need to attach to other teeth to stay in place. No need for adhesives or suction either. Instead, each dental implant is a biocompatible post that is made from titanium and surgically inserted into the jaw. This supports a new root that acts like a natural one and is in fact accepted by the body as such.
Ensuring Jawbone Integrity
When we lose our teeth, this body will stop sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing root. This weakens the jaw, so the risk of further tooth loss increases, as does the risk of an older appearance. Which is why removable dentures and traditional bridges need to be replaced every few years, the shape of your jaw ridge changes shape. But with dental implants, the body will resume the flow of nutrients, as the post stimulates growth and is accepted as a natural root structure. This means your smile remains strong and intact, allowing you to maintain your youthful facial features and to ensure your new teeth can last for decades to come. For some, they could potentially last a lifetime!
Completing Your New Tooth
Now that we have explained how the implant portion acts as a new root and keeps your jaw and facial structure intact, what about the rest of your new tooth or teeth? For an individual one, our team could create a custom dental crown from durable and lifelike materials, shading it to blend with the rest of your smile. We attach an abutment to the implant post that extends above the gum line, and then we connect the crown to it, completing your new tooth.
If you have more than one missing tooth, then we could place several posts to secure a crown or possible a bridge or denture. These prosthetics will last far longer than their traditional and removable counterparts, and will be custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance. In fact, with options like All-On-Four, we could potentially complete the entire process same-day.
If you have any questions about how our team will plan and place new teeth with implant dentistry, or if you have missing teeth and want to ensure a full smile, then talk top our team today. Let’s make this the summer that you start your journey to a full and beautiful smile. We’re ready to help!
Learn More About Receiving Our Dental Implants
For tooth replacement that will look and function like natural teeth, we can offer implant dentistry. When you are ready to schedule your appointment with our office, contact Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX at 972-262-5111.
