Losing a tooth can have a devastating impact on your confidence, potentially making you feel self-conscious about your smile. Whether it was lost through injury or tooth decay, your tooth can be successfully replaced with a dental implant through clinically proven treatment. In the past, bridges and dentures were the only real options to replace missing teeth. However, dental implants offer replacement of teeth without having to weaken the adjacent teeth for a bridge or use them for support in the case of dentures.
What Are Dental Implants And What Is The Process?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw which a dentist surgically places into the gap of a missing tooth.
Once in position, the implant begins to integrate with the surrounding bone and tissues, firmly anchoring itself in position. Once the implant heals and becomes secure, the second stage of the treatment can begin. Furthermore, the second stage entails the fixing of a crown or bridge firmly onto the implant. This restored tooth looks natural and blends in, matching your other teeth in colour, size, and shape.
The restoration enhances your appearance, and allows it to function like a normal tooth, letting you eat and chew with comfort. The added benefit of replacing a single tooth with an implant is that the jawbone will remain intact over time. This will prevent loss of bone density, which can create problems in the future. Dental implants are also a great way to stabilise dentures or act as anchors for bridges.
Do you have any dental implant questions, or are you having any other additional dental trouble? Contact our expert and friendly team today for any queries you may have about replacing missing teeth. Don’t hesitate to book an appointment with our expert and friendly team for an implant consultation.