When you have missing teeth, we want to help with the placement of one or more dental implants. This can help fill gaps in your smile and also preserve the stability of your smile too. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about the different parts of your dental implant, and how they help keep your smile strong.
The Importance of Tooth Replacement
When you lose teeth, this could obviously leave a gap in your smile and cause embarrassment. But missing teeth also lead to a host of other problems for your oral health and bite function. The body notices your missing tooth roots and stops sending nutrients to the jaw around them. Without these nutrients, the bond tissue weakens and erodes, which means further tooth loss and for many, an older appearance. Missing teeth also limit your meal options and nutritional intake, and could make clear speech a difficult process. With dental implants, we can fill the gaps in your smile and also preserve your jawbone and facial structures!
The Dental Implant Post
The new root is in the form of a dental implant post, one made from biocompatible titanium. Once surgically inserted into the jaw, the body will accept this as a new root. It bonds with the jaw through a process known as osseointegration. This means the flow of nutrients resumes, so your jaw remains intact and your new root has the potential to last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime. This is the key to the longevity and strength of your new tooth, ensuring it can last and function like a natural tooth!
The Abutment
Once the post has been placed, we will connect an abutment to it. The abutment is a bit of structure that will extend above the gum line. Once in place, we will be able to connect the restoration or the portion of the denture that will complete your replacement tooth or teeth.
The Crown or Prosthetic
The third portion is the part that people see when you smile. For an individual missing tooth, this could be a dental crown that has been custom-made to not only look natural. But harmful daily bite forces too. If you have multiple missing teeth, then our team could use several posts to secure a bridge or even a complete set of dentures, which will never slip and last longer than removable options. If you have any questions about our dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Addressing Tooth Loss With Dr. James Stewart, D.D.S., P.C.!
With treatment, we can offer a full smile again. To find out more about how our team supports a new tooth, then call our office in Livonia, MI, at 734-425-4400.
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