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Smile Confidently With Dental Implants
Dental implants are small surgical posts made from biocompatible materials that function like natural tooth roots. Once placed and fused with the surrounding bone, dental implants provide exceptional support for single crowns, bridges, and dentures. As the most advanced method for replacing missing teeth, they deliver satisfying, durable, and functional solutions for restoring a complete smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants
If you’re missing teeth—whether it’s one, several, or even all—dental implants can help you restore a complete and beautiful smile! The popularity of dental implants is on the rise, with around 3 million people having received them and the number increasing by 500,000 each year. This growing trend is due to the numerous benefits that dental implants offer compared to other treatment options.
While traditional fixed bridges and dentures are effective solutions for replacing missing teeth, dental implants have several distinct advantages:
- Natural Appearance: Dental implants closely mimic the look, feel, and function of natural teeth.
- Longevity: With proper placement, oral hygiene, and regular care, dental implants can last for many years.
- Bone Preservation: They stimulate the underlying bone, preventing bone loss and preserving natural facial contours.
- Stability: Unlike removable dentures, implants function like natural teeth and do not slip or dislodge while speaking or eating.
- Ease of Use: Dental implants allow for effortless speaking, eating, and tasting all types of food without restrictions.
- No Decay: They do not decay and are not susceptible to cavities.
- Minimal Impact on Adjacent Teeth: Unlike fixed bridges, dental implants do not require any preparation or crowning of adjacent teeth.
Choose dental implants for a natural-looking and long-lasting solution to missing teeth!
Types of Dental Implants
Single-Tooth Implant
A traditional fixed bridge typically involves preparing and crowning the teeth on either side of the gap in the mouth. These crowned teeth support the artificial teeth, known as "pontics," that fill the empty space. Much like a bridge relies on strong pillars for support, a dental bridge gains strength and stability from the crowned teeth anchored to one or more pontics.
In contrast, a cantilever fixed bridge is similar to a traditional fixed bridge but differs in that only one side of the pontic is attached to a crown for support.
Implant-Supported Fixed Bridges
An implant-supported bridge is an effective solution for replacing multiple missing teeth. This option not only preserves the health of neighboring natural teeth but also prevents bone shrinkage and maintains facial contours by providing essential bone stimulation. Unlike a traditional fixed bridge, this type of bridge does not require the preparation and crowning of adjacent natural teeth. Instead, it relies on strategically placed dental implants to support all necessary crowns and replacement teeth.
Full Arch Replacement with Four or Six Implants
A complete set of replacement teeth supported by implants offers a great alternative to full dentures. This solution restores a natural-looking smile while providing the same functionality and sensation as real teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, these replacement teeth are fixed in place and cannot be removed, eliminating the need for messy adhesives and the hassle of cleaning and sanitizing dentures. With this option, individuals can speak, smile, and chew with confidence. Additionally, temporary teeth can be placed immediately, with a permanent set following once the implants have fully integrated with the surrounding bone.
Implant-Retained Denture
An implant-supported denture is attached to a few carefully positioned implants in either the upper or lower jaw. These implants act as secure anchors for the denture, providing enhanced stability and retention. With this improved level of support, individuals can smile, speak, and eat with ease and confidence.
Are Dental Implants Right for Me?
If you’re uncertain about your eligibility for dental implants, the evaluation process is straightforward. At Pearl Dental Studio, we thoroughly assess your smile and provide clear answers to your questions while discussing the best dental implant options for you. We understand that every smile is unique, so we create personalized treatment plans tailored to your medical and dental history, current oral health, cosmetic goals, lifestyle, and financial considerations.
How Are Dental Implants Placed?
Every stage of dental care, from treatment planning to the precise placement of dental implants and the creation of crowns, bridges, or dentures, is essential to achieving successful outcomes.
Dental implant surgery is usually a minor outpatient procedure, but the complexity depends on the type and number of implants, as well as any necessary bone preparation.
At Pearl Dental Studio, we prioritize clear communication throughout your treatment. Before your dental implant procedure, we’ll discuss anesthesia and sedation options and provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care instructions. You will be well-informed at every step of the process.
After an implant is placed, it takes a few months for it to fully integrate with the surrounding bone. While some solutions allow for a temporary crown or bridge to be placed immediately, others require a healing period before permanent prostheses can be attached.
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