If you are missing one or many teeth, you could benefit from dental implants. This tooth replacement option replaces not only your 
missing teeth but their roots as well. Thanks to their design, dental implants eliminate the side effects of a missing tooth, allowing you to get your smile back without the hassle of removable or untrustworthy dental restorations. Learn more about dental implants with help from your Orange Park, FL dentist at Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants use modern dentistry and surgical technology to replace a missing tooth’s root. To better understand how implants work, it is beneficial to understand their makeup:
- Fixture: The fixture is a tiny, titanium post which your Orange Park dentist implants into the jawbone below your missing tooth. Over time, the fixture integrates into the bone, becoming a permanent part of your body. This allows the fixture to be just as sturdy as your natural teeth’s roots, providing an excellent foundation for a replacement tooth.
- Abutment: The implant’s abutment connects the titanium fixture to the replacement tooth, called a crown.
- Crown: The same kind of dental crown used to protect teeth after a root canal attaches to the fixture via the abutment, replacing your tooth.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
The biggest benefit dental implants provide is that they last a lifetime. Once your implants are in place, you can rest assured that they will last forever with the proper care. The peace of mind that comes along with dental implants is priceless. Eat, speak and laugh knowing that your implant will stay in your mouth where it belongs. Unlike other tooth replacement options, implants stimulate the bone beneath your missing tooth, preventing bone atrophy and keeping your mouth healthy.
What can dental implants do for me?
Implants can replace one or many teeth. A single tooth replacement involves using a single implant to replace a single tooth. However, you may not need one implant for every tooth you wish to replace. Thanks to their design, implants are versatile, allowing your dentist to strategically place fewer implants to hold a multiple tooth replacement, such as permanent or removable implant-supported dentures. Additionally, implants keep your natural teeth intact, not requiring them to hold a dental bridge in place. Instead, two implants on either side of the bridge anchor your restoration in your mouth.
For more information on dental implants, please contact Dr. Michael Vanover at Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park in Orange Park, FL. Call (904) 272-2438 to schedule your consultation today!