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Are you missing a tooth or multiple teeth? Whether you have lost your tooth due to tooth decay or trauma to your mouth, dental implants can restore function to your mouth. By replacing missing tooth roots, implants offer more than an esthetic enhancement. Dental implants provide you with the strength and durability required to eat all of the foods that you love, without struggling to chew. Before the development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or multiple teeth. There are a number of restorative options out there, but none have proven to be as functionally effective, natural-looking and durable as implants. Dental implants are well designed to mimic the look and feel of natural teeth. The Implant Process and Recovery Implants are typically placed in a single sitting, but require a period of osseointegration, which is the process by which direct anchorage of a dental implant root and the bone of the jaw occur. Implants that are osseointegrated are the most commonly used and successful type of dental implant. An osseointegrated implant takes anywhere from three to six months to anchor and heal, at which point your dentist can complete the procedure with the placement of a crown. If, for some reason, osseointegration does not occur, the implant will fail. Recovery depends on an array of factors, but once the implant has been placed, maintaining diligent oral hygiene habits is required to ensure proper fusing of the implant and bone structure. Failure to floss and brush is a leading cause of implant failure. Infection can occur if the implant and surrounding areas are not cleaned properly. Smoking is also associated with high failure rates and should be avoided following your implant procedure. Missing Teeth can have a Negative Effect If you have lost teeth you might feel too self-conscious to smile or talk. Teeth can be lost because of an array of sources, including:
• Tooth decay
• Root canal failure
• Gum disease
• Trauma to the mouth
• Excessive wear and tear
The loss of missing teeth can have serious consequences on a patient's appearance, health and ability to perform normal functions. Even the loss of a single tooth can result in many repercussions. Common effects of tooth loss include: • Change in jaw structure
• Shifting teeth caused by gaps left by the missing teeth
• Change in the contour of the face, resulting in an older, sunken appearance
• Difficulty chewing and biting certain foods, including hard fruits and vegetables
• Poor self-esteem and lack of confidence during social and professional situations If you have lost a tooth or multiple teeth, visit your Pompano Beach cosmetic dentist for further diagnosis and treatment. Implants are not for everyone, but with the help of your dentist, an appropriate treatment plan will be created and implemented.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. Natalia Stadler, leading general and Pompano Beach cosmetic dentist. Providing the best in cosmetic and general dentistry that the Pompano Beach area has to offer, Dr. Stadler is qualified to handle any dental need for patients of every age including whitening, implants, veneers and Invisalign in Pompano Beach.
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