A dental implant is basically the root for a third tooth except the root is a titanium post that has been fixed into the jaw bone. Once the healing process is over the dentist mounts a replacement tooth or bridge on the post. The beauty of dental implants in Lincoln Square is they are permanent; they cannot loosen like a denture. Dental implants are also conducive to good overall dental health as they are independent, they do not compromise adjacent teeth as a bridge does.
Since the actual dental implant is fused to the jaw bone it is as stable as a natural tooth root, the implant is stable support for a crown that is eventually mounted on the implant. One or more implants can be placed in a patient’s mouth, they can each support an independent tooth or they can be used to support a bridge or denture. As the denture will not slip, speaking and eating is far less of a problem. A dental implant feels very natural, much more so than any denture or bridge ever will.
There are many people who simply cannot tolerate dentures or a bridge; this may be because of sore spots or a tendency to gag. A traditional bridge must be anchored to teeth on each side of the gap where at one time there was a natural tooth. A significant benefit of using dental implants in lieu of teeth is the teeth do not have to be ground down to accommodate the bridge.
To be a good candidate for dental implants in Lincoln Square a patient has to have healthy gums and enough bone to support the implant. In the event there is insufficient bone the dentist can do a bone graft but this adds to the time and cost. Once the implant has been completed the patient must commit to caring for the teeth, to ensure long term success excellent oral hygiene is very important.
There are two different dental implants available; the most common is endosteal, the other type is subperiosteal. Endosteal implants are those that are implanted directly into the jaw bone. Over time the implant will fuse with the bone, when this occurs the dentist fits an artificial tooth to the implant. Subperiosteal implants are different; this approach uses a metal frame that sits directly on the jawbone under the gum-line. The frame fuses with the bone. The frame has posts attached to it, the posts come through the gum; artificial teeth are mounted on the posts.
If you have missing teeth the ideal solution is to have your dentist fit you with dental implants in Lincoln Square. You are invited to discuss the benefits with the professionals at Cornerstone Dental of Lincoln Square.
