Missing teeth can impact the appearance of the smile and make it difficult to speak, chew, and eat. Dental implant restoration is a method of replacing missing teeth that can improve the appearance of a patient's smile and restore the function of the teeth.
Implant restoration involves placing restorations like bridges, crowns, and dentures on top of artificial tooth roots that have been surgically placed in the jaw. These artificial roots are constructed from titanium and resemble small screws. Once these implants have healed, the dentist will attach the artificial teeth to the posts to replace the look and function of the patient’s missing teeth.
An individual may be a candidate for receiving an implant restoration if they meet these criteria:
Traditional dentures or bridges used to replace missing teeth do not replace the tooth roots. Without the tooth roots to stimulate the jawbone, many patients lose bone mass which can change the shape of the patient's face, cause dental work to fit improperly, and interfere with chewing and speaking.
Dentures that do not fit properly can slide in the mouth making it difficult to speak and chew. Fortunately, an implant restoration will not slide around in the mouth as traditional dentures tend to do. They also do not require the use of adhesives to keep the restoration in place.
The durable material does not decay the way the natural teeth that support bridges and dentures do. Implant restorations do not require altering the remaining natural teeth the way a tooth-supported bridge sometimes does. Implant restorations are also generally more comfortable than removable dentures, and they do not need to be removed for cleaning.
Implant restoration is a multi-step process that requires several months for most patients. The majority of this time is spent waiting for the jawbone to fuse to the pre-implanted titanium posts as it heals. This usually takes three to six months. In the meantime, the dentist may place a temporary restoration on the posts to restore the patient’s ability to chew and speak while their mouth heals.
As with any medical procedure, there are rare risks of complications associated with implant restorations. For example, there is a risk of infection around the gumline that supports the restoration. It may also injure or damage teeth, blood vessels, or other tissue near the surgical site, cause nerve damage, or create sinus problems. When these complications occur, they are usually treatable.
While Dental Health Associates, PC does not offer dental implant surgery at our Portland office, we do provide implant restorations. Do you have questions for our team? Call us today to schedule a consultation and learn if you are eligible for a restoration.
Request an appointment here: https://www.biancodentistry.com or call Dental Health Associates, PC at (503) 862-3270 for an appointment in our Portland office.
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