Missing teeth or decayed teeth can significantly affect your smile and your self-confidence. Dental implants come in as a permanent and safe solution as they help you smile as if you never had a damaged tooth. Dr. Jeremy K. Ueno, a professional dental specialist, offers customizable dental implants that will help you smile confidently again.
What benefits do you get from dental implant surgery?
Dental implant surgery is a procedure that involves the replacement of missing teeth or damaged ones with fake teeth that appear and function the same as real teeth. While an original tooth has a root and crown, a dental implant has a metal-like post that functions as your tooth root, although with a customizable crown as an attachment. The exciting fact is that a dental implant looks and functions like the rest of your teeth and it is difficult to tell them apart. These implants are made from titanium alloys, the same metal used to craft artificial joints. Titanium is preferred because of its biocompatibility and does not wear out your bones. After the team of surgeons at Ueno Center Dental Specialists attach the implant, it assimilates with your jaw bone to form a steady foundation for your artificial crown. There are cases where your bone may not support a dental implant, but there are bone grafts that can strengthen your bone to support the implant.
How beneficial are dental implants to an adult?
Having a decayed tooth or a missing tooth can significantly affect the quality of your smile. The Ueno Center Dental Specialists team helps you restore your beautiful smile by offering dental implants to replace damaged or missing teeth. Some of the benefits of implants include:
· They appear and function like real teeth
· They are permanent
· They do not affect your speech
· They do not require you to make diet adjustments
· They are sturdy and do not require support from your other teeth
· Unlike dentures, they do not affect how your food tastes
What is the procedure of performing a dental implant surgery?
Before conducting the surgical procedure, the team first performs a comprehensive dental exam to determine if you are eligible for a dental implant. Afterward, the team of surgeons takes images of your teeth to craft a customizable crown for you. The next step involves the careful removal of the damaged tooth to create space for attaching the implant. If your bone is not strong enough, you may receive a bone graft to fortify your bone to support the implant. If your dental health is good, you may proceed with the dental implant surgery on the same day with a temporary crown on the implant until you heal. You may have to wait for about three to four months for your bone to integrate with the implant before attachment of the permanent crown and abutment.
If you are looking to restore your lovely smile, dental implants stand as the best choice. Call Ueno Center Dental Specialists or schedule an online appointment for more information.