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Are you missing teeth? Do you have loose fitting dentures? Your teeth can be lost for an array of reasons, including infection, gum disease, accident or injury. As a result, remaining teeth can shift and become crooked. The consequences of poor dental health can make it difficult to eat our favorite foods and even speak, causing embarrassment and a lack of self-esteem. Dental implants offer comfort and stability, and can restore your smile back to its natural function and appearance. With dental implants you can smile with confidence because they look and feel like your real, natural teeth. Dental Implants Replace Single and Multiple Teeth Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the tooth where the root is normally contained. They are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. Dental implants are used for single tooth replacements or for replacing multiple lost teeth. In some cases, dental implants can also be used to attach dentures. Dental implants today are virtually indistinguishable from your other teeth. The appearance is aided in part by the structural and functional connection between the dental implant and the living bone. Implants are typically placed in one sitting, but require a period of osseointegration, which direct anchorage of the implant root and the bone of the jaw occurs. Osseointegrated implants are the most commonly used and successful type of dental implant, taking anywhere from three to six months to anchor and heal. If osseointegration does not occur, the implant may fail. Mini Dental Implants Simple and gentle, mini dental implants are used for replacing teeth 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. The procedure for mini dental implants is a much less invasive procedure than conventional dental implants. For this reason, the procedure can typically be completed in one, easy visit with your dentist in North Huntingdon. Support Loose Dentures with Implants Small, titanium implant posts can help to secure a single replacement tooth, a bridge or a denture. If you are a candidate for implant retained dentures you have two available options: Non-removable fixed dentures and removable overdentures. Non-removable fixed dentures more closely resemble and restore natural oral function, requiring a solid foundation of five or more implant posts per jaw. These fixed dentures allow you to continue to brush and floss as usual, freeing you from the extra upkeep of removable dentures and appear to be the strongest option. With implant supported dentures you can be confident that your teeth will not let you down. You will be able to eat what you like, smile proudly, and leave the adhesive behind. Unlike traditional dentures, implant retained dentures are held in place by dental implants which provide you with maximum retention, increase function, and added health benefits. Consult your dentist in North Huntingdon today if you are missing some or all of your teeth. Dentures are not for everyone, but with proper consultation your North Huntingdon dentist will find the best treatment plan for your smile. Missing teeth can be a thing of the past with proper dental hygiene and dentures.
Dr. Dominic Sabatini, dentist in North Huntingdon, bought A New U Dental & Wellness Center in April 0f 2010. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, sleep apnea, TMJ and headache treatment, family dentistry and dental implants in North Huntingdon.
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