Dental Implants

Dental implants in Plains 

After the loss of a tooth, a dentist presents individuals with several replacement options. Dental implants provide the most advanced treatment available for tooth loss. At River Street Dentistry, Dr. Renee Edwards and Dr. Casey Silvi, are trained in the latest advances technologically is necessary for dental implant restoration. Qualified to provide state of the art care for those seeking dental implant restoration that will look beautiful and feel natural.

To schedule your appointment for dental implants in Plains, call our office today!

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How (and Why) Do Dental Implants Work?

These titanium posts are surgically placed into your jawbone, filling the gap left by lost teeth and roots. While traditional restorations such as bridges fill the gaps and allow you to chew food with moderate effectiveness, only dental implants serve as truly effective replacements. Your jawbone was meant to support a full set of teeth; with implants in place, you can prevent the accelerated resorption that affects many patients in their later years. Weakened jawbones lead to a prematurely aged aesthetic, which can affect your confidence.

Reasons for dental implants:

  • Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.
  • Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space.
  • Restore a patient’s confident smile.
  • Restore chewing, speech, and digestion.
  • Restore or enhance facial tissues.
  • Support a bridge or denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

 

What does getting dental implants involve?

The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.

X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant.  While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself for up to six months. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place.  With other implants the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.

After several weeks of healing the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor.  Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete.  After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient.

Consider the Health Benefits

When there is tooth loss, the bone begins to deteriorate. Bone resorption can change the facial structure, causing an aged and sunken appearance in the jaw area. This further endangers the health of other teeth and requires the constant realignment or replacement of dentures. Dental implants have the added benefit of stimulating bone growth. With tooth loss, the bone atrophies and causes an aged and sunken appearance to the structure of the face. Because there is a replacement not only of the tooth but also the bone, dental implants stabilize the jaw. Bone health is maintained.

At first, dentures may seem more affordable than dental implants; however, the need for replacement can cause be costly over time.

You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed. Good oral hygiene and eating habits, alongside regular dental visits, will aid in the life of your new implant. For more information on dental implants in Plains, or to schedule a consultation, call River Street Dentistry today!

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