What Makes Dental Implants Last?

At the moment, our practice is only providing emergency care for our patients in Livonia, MI, and surrounding communities. We’re taking these steps to help protect our community from COVID-19. However, when we can open our doors again, we would like to help those with tooth loss obtain strong and long-lasting dental implants. But what makes these such a long-lasting solution?

The Implant Portion

First, let’s look at how we attach them to your smile. They don’t rely on crowns or suction to stay in place. Instead, one or more dental implants will be inserted into your jaw. We use advanced technology to plan the placement and guide the process, inserting them at an angle that allows them to support the pressure of a new tooth. Over time, the new roots, made from a biocompatible titanium, actually bond with the jawbone and are secured like a natural tooth root. This allows them to last for decades or potentially even a lifetime in some cases. They boast a 98% success rate, helping address both minor and advanced cases of tooth loss.

Restoring Your New Tooth

Now that we’ve explained how the new root portion works, what about the crown, or visible parts of your teeth? For an individual dental implant, we attach a crown using an abutment. The crown is custom-made to match the color of surrounding teeth, and created with durable materials to absorb bite forces and pressures like natural ones. We want to make sure you feel proud to show off your new smile, and that you can enjoy your favorite meals once again!

Implant Dentures and Teeth In A Day

If you have lost most, or all, of your teeth, we can insert multiple dental implants in each arch to support a fixed set of dentures, one that lasts much longer than removable alternatives. In fact, we can often support a set with just four specially placed options, and in some cases, we complete the process in a single day! You leave with a full smile, enjoying better oral health and a more attractive smile. If you have any questions about addressing tooth loss when we’re able to see patients again, then please contact our team today to learn more.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TOOTH LOSS?

When we can, we want to help you obtain a smile you can feel proud to show the world each and every day. We understand how integral a full smile is to our overall health and appearance. To learn more about addressing gaps in your smile or our emergency treatment options, call James Stewart, DDS, dental implant office in Livonia, MI, at (734) 425-4400. We also serve the residents of Farmington, Plymouth, Dearborn Heights, and all surrounding communities.