Dental implants are titanium posts designed to mimic that natural ingenuity of natural teeth. The implant is surgically placed in the jaw bone and is used to anchor prosthetic teeth in place. A single dental implant can be used to replace one missing tooth, or several dental implants can be used to secure a denture for a full arch of missing teeth.
Many people get dental implants for a variety of reasons. Some of our patients are older and are missing several teeth, and have a full arch of dentures that are anchored by a few implants. Other patients have one or two missing teeth and choose implants to eliminate the gap left behind by a missing tooth. One of the reasons why implants are so popular is how versatile they are, so that almost anyone with missing teeth can benefit from them.
To understand who needs implants and who is a good candidate for dental implants, let’s first discuss what implants are made of and how they work.
When you lose an adult tooth, it doesn’t grow back, and it leaves behind a gap in your smile and an empty root in the jaw. Without a tooth in place, the jaw tissue can recede, which can put the surrounding teeth at risk of becoming unstable or even cause a sunken appearance to the face. Dental implants replace not just the gap in your teeth, but the missing tooth root, which keeps the jawbone tissue healthy. The implant itself is a tiny metal post that a local surgeon will insert into your jaw, which will integrate into the jawbone over three to six months. Then, you’ll return to Henrich Dental to complete the restoration, which involves attaching the false tooth that will complete your smile.
As you can see, dental implants are a good tooth replacement treatment for a variety of patients. Anyone who is missing one, a few, or all of their teeth can be a good candidate for dental implants. The most important factor for dental implants is healthy jaw bone tissue so that the implant can heal and fuse into your jaw. If it has been a long time since you lost your teeth or you had significant tooth decay, you may need bone grafts to help improve your jaw tissue stability.
You deserve to have the smile of your dreams, and Henrich Dental can let you know if you are a good candidate for dental implants. Schedule an appointment with our Tulsa, OK dental implant team today or call Henrich Dental at (918) 208-0273 today!
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