As dental care continues to improve millions are still facing tooth loss occurring from decay, trauma, periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene. In the past dental treatments to replace missing teeth were only bridges or removable dentures. Dental implants now are very popular to restore missing teeth with natural results and provide a long lasting option.

 

What Are Dental Implants made of?

 

Dental implants are made of titanium cylindrical screws that provides a strong foundation to hold an implant crown that is attached to the implant to restore the missing tooth.

 

Advantages of Dental Implants

 

• Aesthetics:  Dental implants look and feel natural
• Improve Chewing
• Improve Speech
• Improved Comfort
• Have High Success Rate

 

Stages of Dental Implant Procedure

 

• The planning phase
  The first stage o f dental implant planning involves x-rays, models, and sometimes a CT scan to evaluate the quality of the bone for the surgical phase.
• Surgical Phase
  The surgical phase is the placement of the dental implant with associated bone graft, teeth extraction and post op care.
• Restorative Phase
  The final phase usually takes place in 4-6 months after the surgical phase s it takes 4-6 months for the dental implant to heal. Dental molds are made and the laboratory fabricates the implant crown which will cement or screw into the surgically placed dental implant.

 

 

 

Dental implants have become very popular and the techniques are advancing. The popularity of teeth in a day, and all on four dental implants patients who previously worn dentures are now able to comfortably eat the foods that they want. If you would like to have a consultation about how dental implants can enhance your smile please give us a call at 480-699-6444.