For decades now, dentists have been using dental implants to restore smiles from the ground up. Over time, they have come to be regarded as the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, and for very good reason. No other restoration replicates the entire structure of the natural tooth the way dental implants do, making them the next best thing to getting your original smile back. Want to learn more about dental implants? Find out what they could do for you by scheduling a consultation at Bland & Tregre Family Dentistry.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed in the jaw in order to hold a crown, bridge, or denture to replace a specific number of missing teeth. The implant itself is a thin piece of metal; on its own, it looks like a screw. It is made out of biocompatible titanium so that it can fuse with the jawbone after it has been surgically inserted into the mouth.
Among the many noteworthy benefits of dental implants, one of the most obvious is their longevity. Implants have a lifespan of over 35 years – far longer than that of traditional restorations. That means fewer appointments and less money spent on replacements over time. Other important advantages of implants include:
To get dental implants, you must have lost at least one tooth (or expect to have an extraction done soon) and be in good oral health overall. That means you need a jaw that has enough bone density to support implant posts, and you need gums that are free of infection. We can discuss your current viability for implants as well as the steps you’ll need to take to become a good candidate.
If you are found to be a candidate for dental implants, you can replace a single tooth with an implant post and a crown. Using an implant instead of a dental bridge means that we won’t have to file off any enamel from the teeth on either side of the gap.
We don’t have to replace every missing tooth with an individual implant. For example, if you have lost multiple teeth in a row, then you’ll only need two implant posts to support a dental bridge.
The cost of dental implants is not set in stone. The number of implants needed, the type of restoration being used, and any preliminary procedures that have to be performed first can all affect the amount you end up paying. All of these factors will be brought to your attention during your initial consultation; we will create an estimate for you and discuss ways you can use dental insurance and financing to make the treatment extremely affordable.
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