Kettering Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants
When a single tooth is lost, other teeth surrounding it may
begin to shift, resulting in an unsightly appearance. As an
alternative to a bridge or partial, many patients seek dental
implants as a means of improving cosmetic appearance following
the loss of a tooth. A dental implant has the look, feel and
function of a natural tooth, and it’s positioning within the
bone where the prior tooth was once rooted prevents other teeth
from shifting out of place. The result is a visually appealing
smile the wearer can be proud of.
In some cases, all of a
patient’s teeth need to be replaced due to decay or other oral
health complications. The teeth are vital to communication and
digestion, so replacement is no longer a matter of cosmetic
preference – but necessity. Options for full mouth restoration
are limited to dentures or dental implants. More and more
patients are choosing implants over dentures, as they provide a
permanent solution that requires less maintenance and also
preserves more of the natural maxillofacial bones surrounding
the teeth.
Who Qualifies for Dental Implants?
Your dentist can evaluate your case and tell you if you are a
candidate for dental implants. Structurally, a dental implant is
a titanium-based cylinder that replaces the missing tooth root.
After a period of time, other parts are placed on the implant to
enable your dentist to eventually place a crown (cap) on the
implant. Implants can also be used to support full or partial
dentures, dramatically improving denture retention and
stability.
Most patients with adequate bone mass can have
implants, although it varies among individuals. Typically an
x-ray and CT-scan are performed to determine if you have enough
bone to place the implant, as well as to verify the size and
kind of implant that should be placed.
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