Dental Implants
Dental implants are a popular solution for people who have lost one or more teeth due to decay, injury or other reasons. They are an effective solution to replace any missing teeth and restore your smile. Dental implants offer many benefits over other tooth replacement options. Through surgical methods, a tooth can be placed into the jawbone, allowing for a more natural appearance. However, not everyone is a candidate for dental implants and a dental implant specialist can guide you on what your options are. At Affordable Dental Care PC in Rego Park, their dental implant specialists are knowledgeable and will assist clients with the options available to them.
Effectiveness
Dental implants have a very high success rate and have been proven to be an effective solution to replacing missing teeth. However, there are certain factors that determine its success, like overall oral health, jawbone quality and placement of implant. These implants can last a lifetime once they are cared for. Since they are anchored to the jawbone, they function like your natural teeth rather than an extension. Because of this, the individual will find it easy to speak and eat, giving the patient a sense of confidence. This permeant solution to tooth loss has proven to be an effective means of helping people deal with the issues associated with a missing tooth.
Process
At the initial consultation with a Dental Implant Specialist At Forest Hills or Woodhaven Park, we will evaluate the patient’s dental health and determine if they are a suitable candidate. Through X-rays and scans, the jawbone will be assessed for bone density and best placement. In the next phase, the patient will receive local anesthetic to the area and then, by a small incision, the implant will be placed into the jawbone. Over several months, the implant will begin to fuse with the bone. After the fusion process is completed, then an abutment is placed at the top of the implant to serve as a support structure. At the final step, a custom-made crown, bridge or denture is placed in a position that gives a natural-looking appearance. Understanding the process can relieve many of the anxieties associated with the idea of dental implants.
Candidates
Not everyone is suitable for a dental implant, and a qualified dental implant specialist is able to assist patients to determine if they are suitable. Good oral health and sufficient jawbone density are two crucial factors in this decision. Also, the general health and age of the individual will play an important role. It is not recommended for patients under the age of 18 to receive dental implants as their jawbone is still in the developing process. Finally, if a patient is committed to good oral hygiene, it can add to the success rate of being a suitable candidate. It’s important for these criteria to be met before moving forward with dental implants.
Dental implants offer a highly effective solution to tooth loss that can improve appearance, function and oral health. Since they are natural-looking, functional and durable, this can lead to an enhanced quality of life. Dental implant specialists at Affordable Dental Care PC spend the necessary time guiding patients in every stage of the decision process. Through this, the patient can be confident that they will achieve the natural smile and confidence they once had.
