You have a number of options for replacing missing teeth, but the most durable and lifelike are dental implants. When you receive dental implants, we can complete them with our natural-looking dental crowns, so you have lifelike tooth replacement. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about how we craft your implant restorations.
The Importance of a Full Smile
Losing your teeth can mean serious complications for your smile. Whether you lose them to periodontal disease, injury, or decay or infection, the gap will increase the risk of misalignment, and with it the chances for further decay or disease. For others, missing teeth place a major strain on the bite balance, increasing the risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But the most severe complication is the loss of mass and density in the jawbone, which occurs when the body notices the missing root and stops sending regular doses of calcium and phosphorus. Without these nutrients, the jawbone breaks down to cause further tooth loss and an aged appearance. But with dental implants, you can enjoy new teeth and preserve your smile!
The Dental Implant Process
Let’s talk about dental implants. Unlike traditional bridges or dentures, these are not held in place with crowns, suction, or adhesives. Instead, the implant portion, a biocompatible titanium post, is inserted into the jaw by an oral surgeon. The post is accepted by the body as natural root structure, which causes the flow of calcium and phosphorus to resume, preserving the jaw and enabling your new tooth root to stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime! Once in place, our team can move forward with addressing the visible portion of your new tooth.
Creating Your Custom Restorations
Our team will create a custom dental crown based on detailed digital images and measurements we take of your smile. The crown will be made from materials like ceramic, which are very durable and able to handle daily bite forces and pressures. The material is also shaded to blend with the smile and provide a more lifelike appearance. We will connect an abutment to the implant post that extends above the gum line, so we can attach the finished crown and complete your new tooth.
If you have any questions about how we restore dental implants, or if you have missing teeth that need replacement, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a full, healthy, and beautiful smile again.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR IMPLANT DENTISTRY
We can complete your new tooth with a custom restoration so you can smile with confidence once again. You can schedule an appointment by calling our office in Astoria, NY at 718-728-8320.
