Dental implants are an innovative tooth restoration option that is offered by your Windsor Locks, CT, dentist, Dr. Thomas Yanik, in order to provide a long-lasting way to replace missing teeth. Do you have a few questions about this treatment? Read on to learn the answers.
How do dental implants work?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are used to replace your natural tooth roots. Placed in your jaw during a minor oral surgical procedure, implants fully integrate with the surrounding bone in a matter of months due to the biocompatible nature of titanium.
After integration has taken place, your Windsor Locks dentist will attach an abutment to the top of the implant, which is used as a connecting piece to a dental crown, bridge, or denture. If you opt for an implant-supported bridge or denture, you may need several dental implants to support your restoration, whereas restoring a single tooth only requires one implant.
Can anybody get a dental implant?
Dental implants are a good option if you:
- Are in Good Health: Good general and oral health is a requirement for dental implants. Implants may not be a good option if you currently have gum disease, uncontrolled diabetes, an immune system disease/condition, or use medications that affect the immune system, such as chemotherapy drugs.
- Have a Good Jawbone Depth: Your jawbone must be deep enough to support implants. If it's not, don't worry—bone grafts can help deepen it.
- Want a Comfortable Restoration Option: Dental implants may be synthetic, but your new tooth will look and feel perfectly real. You'll be able to bite and chew with ease and won't experience any decrease in your biting power.
Interested? Give us a call
Fill the gaps in your smile with dental implants! Call your Windsor Locks, CT, dentist, Dr. Thomas Yanik, today at (860) 623-1116 to schedule an appointment.