Hernando Beach natives can see lots of significant benefits from dental implants, which are actually among the most successful of all human implant operations.
Dental implants can be used to replace just one tooth, several teeth or they can be used in place of full dentures. In some cases, the implants may be placed strategically to support bridgework or dentures, so the false teeth are more stable and you can avoid the need for messy denture paste.
So what are the benefits? And how do you actually get dental implants?
Hernando Beach Dental Implants – How They Work
Dental implants provide you with a permanent option for replacing missing teeth. The implant portion that sits in the jaw bone is made from titanium, which is typically very well accepted by the human body. The crown of the implant is made to look extremely realistic. In fact, it’s virtually impossible to visually determine which teeth are implants!
When getting dental implants, Hernando Beach patients can expect to have a preliminary appointment where the dentist will take x-rays and evaluate your dentition. In cases where a tooth must be extracted, this is usually done well in advance so the bone can fill in the empty socket, providing the implant with more material to grab and fuse with.
Dental implants are usually placed under local anesthesia, although many patients will opt for conscious sedation which provides you with extreme relaxation during the procedure. In rare cases, general anesthesia may be necessary. It usually takes about one hour to place a dental implant. Hernando Beach patients who are receiving multiple implants may have to undergo a longer procedure.
In some cases, the “root” and crown (the visible portion of tooth that sits above the gum line) may be placed at once. In other cases, your dentist may wait until the implant has fused with the bone before the false teeth are added to the equation. This is quite common with “All-on-4” dental implants.
With “All-on-4” dental implants, a total of four implants are placed on each jaw. These implants are comprised of a “root” that fuses with the bone and a little nub or port which sits above the gum line. Once healed, the false teeth can be affixed to the little metal nubs, offering a secure and permanent alternative to traditional dentures.
The cost of dental implants does vary dramatically depending upon your exact needs. A single tooth may be replaced for $1,500 or less, while an entire mouth’s worth of implants can be quite a bit more. So it’s best to contact your local Hernando Beach dental implant specialist to schedule a consultation.
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