While traditional bridges and removable dentures can offer tooth replacement, dental implants can be used to provide a secure option that is fixed in place and lasts for decades to come. But what makes them so stable, and how do we place them? In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about our approach to implant dentistry.
The Reasons to Take on Tooth Loss
Remember, tooth loss can lead to serious trouble for your smile. When we lose teeth, this gap could lead to misalignment in the smile and with it, changes to your appearance and a greater risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Missing teeth also increase the risk of painful complications like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You could have issues eating your favorite foods and could even develop a prematurely aged appearance and further tooth loss as your jaw continues to erode due to tooth loss. But we can fill the gap in your smile and also help strengthen your jaw to preserve your facial structure with dental implants.
How Dental Implants Act as New Roots
The key to the stability and longevity of your dental implants is the implant portion. This post is made from biocompatible titanium. When inserted into the jaw, this stimulates the growth of jawbone structure and prevents the loss of mass and density, so your smile remains intact. This also provides a secure base to attach the vulnerable portion of your new tooth. Our team will use digital technology to carefully plan the placement of your new post to ensure they look and function like natural roots, so your new tooth or teeth can stay in place for decades to come, possibly even a lifetime.
Completing Your New Tooth
For an individual one, we will connect an abutment to the post and attach a dental crown. The crown portion will be custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance that blends with the smile. The material can also handle daily bite forces and pressures with ease. If you have more than one missing tooth, then several posts could be used to support a bridge or even a full set of fixed dentures! If you have any questions about how our team will address missing teeth with implant dentistry, or if you would like to get started with an initial consultation, then contact our team today to learn more.
Enjoy Implant Dentistry With Dental Impressions
We want to help you obtain a new tooth that looks and functions like a natural one, which is why we’re proud to offer our patients help with implant dentistry. To find out more about our fixed dental prosthetics, call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
