Dental Implants
The dental implant is by far one of the biggest breakthroughs to come about in dentistry. Dental implants offer a permanent, completely natural looking solution for one or more missing teeth. For the first time, the replacement for missing teeth can also be as strong or stronger than the original.
4 Types of Dental Implants
Crown
A crown is placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. Other materials include gold and metal alloys, acrylic and ceramic. These alloys are generally stronger than porcelain. Porcelain bonded to a metal shell is often used because it is both strong and attractive.
Bridges
A crown is placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. Other materials include gold and metal alloys, acrylic and ceramic. These alloys are generally stronger than porcelain. Porcelain bonded to a metal shell is often used because it is both strong and attractive.
Dentures
An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to implants. A regular denture rests on the gums, and is not supported by implants.An implant-supported denture is used when a person doesn’t have any teeth in the jaw, but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants. An implant-supported denture has special attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants.
Partials
Implant-retained removable partial dentures have made treatment options available to patients who previously may not have been able to benefit from implant dentistry. A partial denture replaces one or more teeth, as opposed to a full denture, which replaces all the teeth in a jaw. Partials generally attach to the remaining teeth by means of rests and clasps. It is removable by you; it is not fixed in place in your mouth.
What you need to know about Dental Implants.
The dental implant is by far one of the biggest breakthroughs to come about in dentistry. Dental implants offer a permanent, completely natural looking solution for one or more missing teeth. For many years, people who lost their teeth had several choices for replacing them that simply weren’t as natural looking or long lasting as implants, such as dentures, bridges, and partials. Many denture wearers chose false teeth because they wanted to put an end to their tooth problems, but they didn’t realize that they were causing a whole new set of problems. Dentures can cause pain during eating and often don’t fit properly, leading to pain and poor nutrition. Long-term denture wearers can also lose jaw bone which causes the classic collapsed, sunken in wrinkled face common to many denture wearers. With today’s incredible implant technology, these problems can be a thing of the past. It’s no longer necessary to lack confidence in social settings or to have a reduced ability to chew. Dental implants are the answer!
For the first time, the replacement for missing teeth can also be as strong or stronger than the original. Like teeth, dental implants are embedded in the jawbone. The bone actually bonds to the implants. This allows the teeth to be replaced without placing any pressure on the gums, thus eliminating the pain normally associated with dentures. Using dental implants, the upper teeth can be replaced without covering the roof of the mouth. By exposing the roof of the mouth, the former denture wearer can enjoy the subtle tastes and textures of food and drink that they have been missing out on for so many years.
The best news is that the latest breakthrough in implant technology makes implant tooth replacement possible for individuals who previously weren’t candidates before. At Riverbend Dental Center, time is taken to make sure that you have the care that is right for you, and tremendous pride is taken to provide a long term, successful outcome once treatment is completed. During your consultation, Dr. Schmidt can let you know if dental implants are the answer for your particular problem.
Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Implants.
1) What is an implant?
2) What are implants made of?
3) How much do implants cost?
4) How will I benefit from dental implants?
Dr. Schmidt says dental implants can literally give a patient his or her smile back, or create the kind of smile the patient has never experienced before. Today’s implants look and feel just like the real thing, and they allow the patient to once again chew properly and enjoy food. Implants also eliminate the embarrassment and inconvenience associated with removable teeth, and the also allow single missing teeth to be replaced without cutting down healthy ones. Of Americans between the ages of 18 and 64, approximately 49% are missing at least one tooth.
- Dental implants are the most advanced tooth replacement system ever devised.
- More than nine out of ten implants last longer than 15 years.
- Dental implants never develop decay.
- Dental implants never require root canals.
- Dental implants preserve the jawbone, which can prevent premature aging.
- No one can be disqualified for implant treatment solely because of their age — Some patients receive implant treatment when they are in their nineties!
5) Is this procedure painful?
6) How long does the procedure take?
7) Will my insurance cover the implants?
8) How long do implants last?
9) How long will this take?
10) Is there financing available for my implants?
11) How long will I be without any teeth or my dentures?
12) How many visits will this take?
13) Will I ever be without my teeth?
14) Do you do these procedures in your office?
15) How long have implants been done?
16) Are implants safe?
17) Will implants work for me?
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9 Major Benefits of Dental Implants.
1) You Can Look 10 Years Younger
2) Enhanced Quality of Life
3) Live Longer
4) Improve your confidence
5) No More Dentures
- Allows you to relax and not have to worry about your dentures moving around, popping out, or gagging you. You’ll never worry about your dentures flying out when you laugh, sneeze, cough, or when you eat. Implants are so securely attached that the fear of them falling out will be eliminated! Like I said before, these will feel like they are your natural teeth.