Your teeth and jaw are designed to work together. When you lose teeth, the relationship between the two ultimately suffers when remaining teeth start to shift.
Our teeth help hold each other in place and will move both towards the front of our mouths and towards the opposing jaw, unless they are stopped by something in their way, such as an adjacent or opposing tooth. Without this obstacle, shifting and bone loss will occur over time and contribute to problems in the future.
Dental implants** are a great way to replace missing teeth. For denture wearers, implants can provide excellent support and stability.
Most often used in single tooth replacement cases, an implant is placed where the tooth’s root was. After a period of healing, a special post (called an abutment) and a permanent crown will be placed. Implants provide stability and longevity, while restoring natural form and function. Implants can also be used in situations where the replacement of multiple teeth is indicated as well.
Dental implants are strong and durable and will last many years. On occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
REASONS FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS:
*Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.
*Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space.
*Restore a patient’s confident smile.
*Restore functions such as chewing, speech, and digestion.
*Restore or enhance facial tissues (teeth and surrounding bone help support your facial structures, too!)
*Support a bridge or denture, making it more secure and comfortable.
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**Actual implant (the part that is below your gumline) is placed by a specialist, usually a periodontist, who we will refer you to. Once the implant is placed, the periodontist will tell us you are ready to return to us to place a permanent crown.