For anyone who is considering tooth restoration treatments in order to restore their smile, they might be wondering which method best suits their needs. The choice may come down to the method that best suits the teeth to be replaced – a question best directed to an implant dentist.
With the advancements in recent years of dental technology, dental implants may well be the best solution as implants can be used to replace anything from a single tooth to many teeth.
The use of dental implants involves the implant dentist placing a titanium rod directly into the gum tissue and onto the patient’s jaw bone. Over time, the rod bonds with the jaw bone to offer strength and support that is absent in other dental reconstructive methods, such as dentures or bridges.
With the advancements in recent years of dental technology, dental implants may well be the best solution as implants can be used to replace anything from a single tooth to many teeth.
The number of implants to be used will be dependent on the number of teeth to be replaced and the location of the teeth; a single implant can support several replacement crowns with the aid of an additional bridge.
The implant dentist will examine the patient’s bone mass and jawbone tissue in order to determine the amount of dental implants that will be required for successful treatment. In cases where there is insufficient quality or quantity of bone mass, the dentist may recommend bone grafts in order to build up the amount of bone available.
Dental implant treatment can be performed in a single day, or over several sessions, depending on the number of teeth to be replaced. After a short period of healing time, the implant process is completed by the fitting of a porcelain crown which acts and behaves for all intents and purposes as a natural, healthy tooth.
When the benefits of dental implants are taken into consideration, it’s not hard to see why this method of tooth restoration has grown in popularity.
For more information and to schedule your dental implant consultation, contact Broadway Dental, serving Levittown and the surrounding areas, at 516-681-2525.