Healthy teeth, free of cavities and decay, don’t always create the dazzling smile dental patients are so fond of. Cosmetic dentistry can literally perfect a smile. The teeth have a distinct look when they’re natural. Implant Dentistry replaces lost teeth with artificial teeth that are indistinguishable from natural teeth. The foundation of implants join with the bone under the gums for secured mounting. During the procedure patients can choose to get nitrous oxide sedation if they feel uneasy. Sedation anesthesia is for patients who are nervous about dental procedures in general. A post operative procedure that places a titanium post in the mouth is performed first. The patient lets it heal and conjoin with the bone before returning for the last step.
Patients who are having teeth removed before implants have to factor in healing time after extraction. The materials implants are made of are biocompatible with the body. Biocompatible means the human body will not see it as a foreign piece. The titanium used for implants is accepted by the oral bone giving it the ability to fuse with it. There are a few types of implants. Dr. George Braithwaite DMD explains the various types and which one will be a best fit for each patient. Most implants are secured to the bone. However, some patients don’t have enough jawbone structure. In this case, a plate based implant is more suitable. Plate based implants are flat and long. The shape of it is closer to what a real tooth root is shaped like.
Implant Dentistry restorative procedures repair damaged implants. The dentist and lab technicians restore implants back to optimal functionality. If there is anything that can be done to make improvements from the previous implant, it can be implemented in the procedure. If the initial implants were done in another office, original specifications will be met. With dental implants, patients have the same experience they would with natural teeth. The ways to maintain personal hygiene does not change or become complicated. Patients will see that it feels like their real teeth did without having to worry about displacement in the mouth as often occurs with standard dentures.
