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Do you have loose dentures? Are you missing teeth? A visit to your dentist can help you find the best solution for restoring your smile. Dental implants are stronger and more durable than bridges or dentures, offering a permanent solution to tooth loss. Additionally, biting irregularities that are caused by tooth loss can have a negative effect on eating habits which can lead to secondary health problems. Dental implants may provide a simple remedy to oral health problems related to tooth loss. A brighter, stronger smile is within reach with dental implants. How Dental Implants Work Implants are artificial tooth roots used to support a restoration for a missing tooth or multiple teeth. This helps to stop or prevent jaw bone loss. The procedure is categorized as a form of prosthetic dentistry, but is also considered a part of cosmetic dentistry. Before implants are placed, your bone density needs to be assessed to ensure that you have sufficient quality and quantity of bone tissue available where the implant will be placed. If there is insufficient bone or significant bone loss has occurred due to periodontal disease, then you may need bone grafting before the implant can be placed. In some cases, mini implants can be used if the bone density is too low for larger implants. Implants are typically placed in one sitting, but require a period of osseointegration, which is the process in which direct anchorage of the dental implant root and the bone of the jaw occur. Commonly composed of a titanium material screw and crown, dental implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support and are permanent, making dental implants a good solution to tooth loss. Mini Dental Implants: Implant Alternatives Mini dental implants are simple, and gentle, and are used for placement within narrow spaces. They may be used for small teeth and incisors for the best results. Additionally, mini dental implants may be best for patients who require stabilization of lower jaw dentures, pre-molar teeth, or a missing tooth that was located in a narrow area. Mini dental implants are approximately half the width of traditional implants and are not fully submerged. If implant failure occurs, the small size of the area means grafting is not necessary. Other benefits of mini dental implants include: * Simple, gentle, non-surgical procedure
* Less pain
* Immediate results
* Snap-in upper and lower dentures
* Anchors for dentures, crowns and bridges
* Preserves bone The procedure for mini implants is a much less invasive procedure than conventional dental implants. For this reason, the procedure can typically be completed in one, easy visit to your dentist in Lauderhill. Benefits of Replacing Missing Teeth Replacing missing teeth can dramatically improve your smile and the shape of your face. Gaps in your teeth often affect the way that your jaw closes, which causes the remaining teeth to begin to tilt and move into the gaps. Not only can your teeth begin to shift, but food can become trapped in the gaps as well, which increases your risk for developing gum disease and tooth decay. A tooth should be replaced as soon as it is lost in order to maintain your oral health and further prevent bone loss, as well as to avoid excess decay. If you have missing teeth it is important to visit your dentist for proper consultation on an appropriate treatment plan. Your Lauderhill dentist will assess your teeth and create a treatment plan that will best fit your smile.
Dr. Robert Getz, cosmetic dentist Lauderhill, is a solo practitioner who opened his own practice in 1976. His practice maintains focus in cosmetics, implants, and a pain-free experience. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and the University Of Detroit School Of Dentistry. Dr. Getz provides services in Zoom! whitening, dental veneers, and dental implants in Lauderhill.
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