When you lose one tooth, this could mean major problems for your smile. Complications could include misalignment, further tooth loss, and even issues with your self-confidence. Fortunately, your Livonia, MI, dentist could help facilitate replacement with a dental implant and crown, restoring function, health, and beauty to your smile once more.
The Implant and Crown
We use an implant and crown to address individual missing teeth. There are three main parts. The root is the implant post, a titanium screw that is biocompatible, so the body accepts it as natural structure. Then an abutment is added that connects the restoration to the root. The crown is the physical portion of your new tooth. We custom-make it to not only look natural and match the color of surrounding teeth, but to also provide a durable and dependable chewing surface, absorbing the daily bite forces expected of natural teeth.
Placement and Restoration
First, we carefully examine your smile with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, so we can choose the best position and angle to insert the post. We guide it in place and wait for the area to heal. This process, known as osseointegration, bonds the post like a root to the jawbone. The growth of bone structure is then stimulated, which helps your new tooth last for years to come, and also prevents further tooth loss. Next, the abutment is attached, which extends above the gum line to allow the completed crown to be attached. You now have a full tooth, one that could last just as long as the rest of your natural ones!
Safeguarding the Rest of Your Smile
Following placement, you can take steps to help safeguard your new teeth, and the rest of your smile too. Be sure you continue to see us every six months for a checkup and cleaning, so we can keep an eye on your smile and also remove any plaque build that could cause gum disease and other factors that threaten stability. At home, avoid tobacco products and try to eat a healthier diet. Be sure you brush and floss daily as well.
If you have any questions about treating tooth loss with a dental implant and crown, or about keeping your smile healthy and whole, then contact our team today to learn more.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT?
We want to help address your individual missing teeth with a lifelike and durable option, one that could provide replacement for decades to come. To learn more about dental implants and restorations, then 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.
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