Replacing missing teeth is vital for general oral health. The most durable tooth replacement method you can have is a dental implant. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, dental implants feel, function, and look like your natural teeth. Implants give you a second chance at having a new smile and confidence. If you want to rebuild your smile with dental implants, here’s what you need to know.
 

The Process

Your orthodontist’s aim in tooth replacement is to make sure the new tooth stays permanently. If done properly, your dental implants can stay with you for the rest of your life. The most common form of this dental replacement is root form implants. These can help keep dentures in place or support adjacent teeth.
 

You will have oral sedation before your dental surgeon attaches the implants underneath your gum and into your jawbone. After the surgery, you need to heal for six weeks to about four months. As you recuperate, a temporary aesthetic cover will hide your healing implants. Once the metal implant has attached to your bone, an abutment or post is connected inside it. The post serves as the extension on which your dental crowns connect. All dental implants are made of titanium, which is biocompatible. It will not decay in your mouth. Instead, it will stimulate the growth of new bone to prevent bone loss in the future.
 

The Functions

Below are some of the functions of dental implants:
 

• Solves the problems you had when you wore removable tooth replacements. Dental implants eliminate the problem of instability that you get from removable dental appliances like dentures. They provide freedom, reliability, comfort, and confidence.

• Prevents jawbone deterioration. Once you have missing teeth, your jawbone starts to shrink. This can result in a receding jawline, which alters the structure of your face. Dental implants prevent this from happening because they support the natural shape of your face.

• Keeps your teeth healthy. Your dental implants will prevent the wearing of your adjacent teeth.

• Improves your look. Dental implants make your entire mouth complete without anything hinting that they are there. You can look younger with that vibrant smile and people will just keep on guessing.

• Gives you a new smile quickly. If you need to save a tooth with a root canal, you will have to go through many dental problems that can hinder the success of the procedure. With a dental implant, you just need to have the tooth pulled out and then replaced with a dental implant.

• Brings back the force of your bite. Your titanium dental implants are attached firmly to your jawbone. If you bite into something, it will feel as if you are using your natural teeth. You cannot get this strong, stable bite with dentures or bridges.

Dental implants can help restore your smile if they are installed and maintained properly. At Riverview Dental, we always make sure that our patients get a safe and comfortable dental implant procedure. Please visit our clinic in Corunna, Michigan, for a one-on-one consultation. You can also call us at 989-743-4851 if you want to schedule an appointment or ask questions about our dental implant surgery packages.