Close the Gaps In Your Smile

Are you concerned about the impact of a missing tooth on your smile? Dental implants offer a simple way to replace missing teeth permanently. Our Trenton, MI, dentists, Dr. Mehul Patel, Dr. Heba Abuhussein and Dr. Lena Mustafa, explain how this innovative restoration option could change your smile.

Implants are the only complete restoration option

Both dentures and bridges, common restoration choices, replace teeth above the gum line only. Dental implants actually rebuild your missing teeth from the roots up. Small posts serve as root replacements and support crowns, artificial teeth that closely resemble the teeth you've lost.

Bonding is the key to the success of implants

Your new tooth won't be very stable if the root isn't securely attached to your jawbone. Titanium, the metal used in dental implants, bonds to your jawbone during a process called osseointegration. Thanks to this process, your replacement root is sturdy enough to handle the extreme pressure that biting and chewing produces. Bonding doesn't occur the same day you receive your implant but usually takes about three to six months. Once osseointegration is complete, you'll visit our Trenton office to top off your implant with a dental crown.

Dental implants are an excellent choice for most people

If you're in good oral and general health, you'll probably be a good candidate for dental implants. In some cases, you may need bone grafts before you can receive implants. Bone grafts build up sections of your jawbone that aren't deep enough or strong enough to support titanium implants.

Unlike bridges and dentures, dental implants can be used to replace any number of missing teeth. Single implants are a popular choice to restore one missing tooth, but implant-supported bridges and dentures are just as effective in restoring your smile.

Dental implants also help you maintain good oral health by preserving the strength of your jaw. Every bone in your body, including your jawbone, is made up of living tissue that requires constant stimulation to remain healthy. Implants provide the stimulation that prevents your jawbone from shrinking after tooth loss. A strong jawbone means that you won't have to worry about the consequences that can occur after you lose a tooth, such as the loss of additional teeth or facial sagging.

Ready to find out if dental implants are a good choice for you? Call our Trenton, MI, dentists, Dr. Patel, Dr. Abuhussein and Dr. Mustafa, at 734-675-0585 to schedule an appointment.