Thinking about choosing dental implants to replace your missing teeth? The reason behind missing one or more of your teeth does not matter. What matters is that you select a tooth replacement option as soon as possible as your mouth is designed to function with a full set of teeth. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to replace your missing teeth. This is especially true when you choose implants because they need to be surgically inserted into your jawbone, which requires you to have a sufficient amount of jawbone.
Wondering why dental implants are so popular nowadays? The fact that an implant not only looks like natural teeth but acts like a natural tooth, offers those with missing teeth a chance to once again have a full set of teeth in their mouth. A full set of teeth is essential to a healthy mouth. Even just missing one tooth can make one’s bite start to alter, which is going to lead to bite problems.
A dental implant is composed of three different parts. The first part is the implant itself, which looks like a tiny screw and is surgically attached to the jawbone. The implant is what is now going to act as a natural tooth root. Once the implant has healed, the second part is attached to the implant, which is called the abutment. Once the abutment has healed, the final and last part of the implant is the prosthesis. The prosthesis is the false tooth, also known as a dental crown, which is then attached to the abutment. The end result is a new false tooth that looks and acts just like a natural tooth.
Since getting dental implants placed in one’s mouth requires a surgical procedure, it is necessary for them to first be approved to undergo the surgical process. There is a list of requirements that every dental patient must meet before being approved to undergo the process. This includes their having a sufficient amount of jawbone so that the implant can be surgically inserted. If they do not, they will need to be approved for a bone graft.
They must also be in overall good health. This includes oral health as well as body health. Patients must also be fully committed to taking proper care of their new dental implants as well as the rest of the teeth, which means not smoking. Dental patients who may not receive the approval they are looking for include those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, cancer, are taking certain medications that suppress the immune system and/or drink too much alcohol.
Have you decided that dental implants are the right choice for you? If you have, the first thing you need to do is make a consultation appointment so you can be approved to get one or more dental implants. It is important not to hesitate, as the sooner you start the process, the sooner you can benefit from having a full set of teeth once again. Ready to first find out if you can get approved so you can be on your way to having a healthy mouth? Call us today to receive a consultation.
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