Despite the widespread campaigns to conserve natural teeth, many people are still losing their permanent teeth. The common causes of complete tooth loss are tooth decay, gum disease, age and trauma to the face. If you have lost one or more permanent teeth, it is possible to get artificial implants that will take the place of your natural teeth. Here is what you need to know about getting Dental Implants.
The procedure
The dentist will check whether your jawbone is healthy enough to support them. If the bone isn’t strong enough, they will graft bone material from anywhere else in the body to fortify the jawbone. When the fortification process has been completed, the procedure can be carried out.
Generally, the procedure is carried out under sedation and either local or general anesthetic. The dental surgeon makes an incision into the jaw and exposes the bone. They then attach the titanium screw to the jawbone in an appropriate angle. After that, they will suture the gum tissue and give you time to heal. You will get an additional three months of rest to allow the implant to integrate with the rest of the bone structure. After this, a stump that is used to support the crown is added.
The process takes about six months in total.
The benefits of implants
1. Implants improve the appearance of the mouth. For instance, they get rid of the unsightly gaping holes that are left after tooth loss.
2. They strengthen the remaining teeth. People that have a missing tooth often suffer subsequent tooth loss because the remaining teeth are too exposed to decay.
3. Implants improve a person’s speech ability especially if they involve the upper or lower incisors.
4. Implants are a great way to restore and maintain the shape of the face. Loss of teeth can lead to a person having sunken cheeks, implants correct this.
5. Implants also help improve one’s ability to chew foods.
The best part about getting Dental Implants is that they feel completely real and natural. Dr. George Braithwaite DMD is one the most competent dentists you can go to for a root canal.
