Dental implants are very different from traditional tooth replacement options, and for some could offer a lifetime of tooth replacement. Our team can complete them with natural looking dental restorations, such as crowns, so you can smile with confidence and eat your favorite foods again. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about crafting lifelike implant restorations.
Placing Your New Roots
First, let’s discuss the dental implants themselves. These are small biocompatible posts made from titanium and similar in appearance to a screw. They will be inserted directly into the jawbone, where they bond with the structure and act as new roots. The bonding process, known as osseointegration, helps ensure the jawbone doesn’t lose mass and density as it typically does following tooth loss. This not only allows the new teeth to last for decades, but can also prevent further tooth loss and preserve your facial structure too. They will be guided into place with advanced technology, ensuring they sit at the right angle and position to support a new tooth.
Creating a Custom Restoration
What about the parts people see when you smile, the parts that restore function to your tooth again? For an individual dental implant, there will be crowns custom-made based on detailed digital impressions we take of your smile. The crowns will be crafted from materials like ceramic, which can be color-matched for your smile and also absorb daily bite forces and pressures with ease. Once the placement area heals, we will attach an abutment to the post so we can connect your new restoration.
Securing a Prosthetic
Some people may have several missing teeth. Two to four missing teeth in a row could be supported with one to two dental implants, and several could be employed to secure a full or partial denture. This provides a prosthetic fixed in place, one that doesn’t need to be removed for cleaning or soaking and one that can last far longer than a traditional removable or crown-secured option. If you have one or more missing teeth, then contact our team to schedule a consultation. We will sit down with you and carefully examine your smile, assessing the cause and extent of your tooth loss. We can discuss treating underlying oral health issue and preparing your smile for implant dentistry, so you can smile with confidence once again!
If you have any questions about treating tooth loss, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Implant Dentistry?
Our team wants to help you maintain a full smile that looks great too. If you would like to learn more about replacing your missing teeth, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
