How do Dental Implants Work?
Dental or Tooth Implants
Every smile is unique, but unfortunately, some smiles may
experience trauma or illness that causes a tooth to be extracted. At Sanchez
Dental, we understand that a missing tooth negatively impacts your life, from
chewing and talking to your overall self-confidence. We want to help you fill
that gap as soon as possible and fully restore your smile. We're pleased to
offer dental implants that will have you smiling from ear to ear.
How do Dental Implants Work?
Tooth implants
look, feel and function like your regular teeth. These artificial teeth are
anchored into your jaw and can be a great solution for those with healthy
mouths that want to replace their missing teeth. How does the dental implant
process work? First, you should know that there are two main types of dental
implant procedures: endosteal and subperiosteal.
Endosteal implants are placed directly into your jawbone
while subperiosteal implants are placed onto the jawbone below the gumline.
Both use titanium roots to support the implant. An abutment is shaped like a
real tooth and is screwed into the implant. A restorative crown is then
cemented or screwed to the abutment and mimics the look of a real tooth.
During an endosteal implant procedure, the implant is placed
into the jawbone itself and left to heal. During the subperiosteal procedure,
however, the implant below the gumline will bond to the jawbone as it heals.
Both procedures require time to heal before the abutment and crowning
procedures can take place.
Candidates for tooth implants must have good oral health
which means having enough jawbone material to accommodate and support the
implants as well as no sign of gums being affected by periodontal disease. If
you think you could be a candidate for a dental implant, we encourage you to
schedule an appointment at Sanchez
Dental so that we can help you find a solution for your missing teeth.
Tooth Implants in Albuquerque
Dental implants are great solutions for missing or lost
teeth, however, for the process to be successful, good oral health is key. Not
all missing teeth can be replaced with tooth implants but there are still many
other ways to fill these gaps. Call Sanchez Dental today to learn about tooth
implants in Albuquerque.
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