Implant Dentistry Plantation, FL
Dental Implants: The Next Best Thing to the Real Thing
Traditional tooth replacement methods like dentures and crowns and bridges do a fine job in repairing both the look and function of a damaged smile. Depending on the location, missing teeth can affect everything from our ability to eat, our speech, and even the health of the bone tissue in the gum, and the stability of the surrounding teeth. A denture or crown replaces the bottom half of the tooth, which is obviously very important. But dental implants go a step further, and replace the root of the missing tooth as well, making it the most permanent of the options currently available.
Dr. Hitesh Shroff has helped many patients restore their smile and regain their confidence with high quality custom dental implants. Read on to learn more about dental implants and their many benefits or call our Plantation, FL dental office to schedule an implant consultation with Dr. Shroff.
Dental Implant Procedure
The implant consists of a cone shaped titanium screw that replaces the root of the missing tooth. This screw is placed in your jaw during a simple in-office surgical procedure. The screw is made of titanium, a material that is biocompatible, meaning your body won’t reject it.
Over a period of several months, your jaw will grow more bone to fuse with the dental implant. Once the implant has fused with the surrounding bone in the gum, the crown of the tooth is attached to the implant with an abutment, permanently securing the new tooth in place. Dental Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several. They can also provide a supportive framework for a full denture, which is snapped in place over the implants.
Once it has healed, the implants do not have to be removed for maintenance or care and are generally as stable and secure as a natural tooth. They are also virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. Like natural teeth, they do require meticulous oral hygiene, regular dental exams, and professional cleanings to help prevent infections and gum disease.
Beautify Your Smile With Quality Implants
Dental implants have dramatically changed the lives of many people for the better and are considered the most ideal solution to replacing missing teeth. Placement and restoration of implants can help patients overcome devastating and detrimental effects of missing teeth such as poor chewing function, poor overall appearance of their smile, and even social embarrassment.
More Benefits Of Dental Implants Include:
- Implants look completely natural
- Feel like strong, natural teeth
- Dental implants can be cleaned by simple brushing and flossing
- Implants don’t ever move around like dentures can so they're always comfortable and stable
- Dental implants can last throughout your lifetime
- Dental implants won’t ever decay and they resist stain
- Implants can help bring back your self-esteem and self confidence
Are Dental Implants Right For You?
Unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for dental implants. For an implant to take hold, a candidate must have proper bone density and have a strong immune system. If you are an adult in good health, you may be a good candidate for implants. In all cases, dental implants require strict oral hygiene and are not recommended for smokers. Like any restoration, implants require diligent oral hygiene and proper care to ensure they last a long time.
If you want to achieve excellent oral health, renewed confidence, and a perfect smile, call your Plantation, FL dentist today to see if dental implants are right for you!