Dental Implants FAQs

Dental implants from your dentist in Pittsburgh, PA, can give you back your smile

If you are missing teeth, you may think your smile is gone for good. The truth is, you can build back your smile, maybe even better than it was before. The answer is dental implants! Dr. John Sartorio in Pittsburgh, PA, provides a wide range of dental services, including dental implants to give you back your smile.

Dental implants are an investment in your smile and in yourself. Like any investment, you need to know the facts. These are just a few of the most frequently asked questions and answers about dental implants:

Why should I choose dental implants, instead of bridges, partials, or dentures?

Dental implants work differently because they are firmly anchored in place by bone. They become a permanent part of your smile that you never remove. Dental implants are also a conservative treatment because only the implant area is treated, not the surrounding teeth.

How many teeth can I replace with dental implants?

Dental implants are versatile enough to replace one missing tooth with a single dental implant, several missing teeth with multiple dental implants, or a complete arch of teeth with an implant-supported denture.

What are some of the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants are:

• Completely stable because they are anchored in place by bone
• Natural-looking because the implant restoration material closely resembles natural tooth structure
• Easy to maintain because you brush and floss dental implants just like natural teeth

How successful are dental implants?

Dental implants are the most successful surgical implant, having a success rate of over 95 percent, according to the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

What is the procedure for dental implants? 

The dental implant screw, which will function as the “root” of your tooth, is placed in your jaw during a simple procedure, done right in the office. As the area heals, bone fills in around the implant screw, locking it in place. When the area has fully healed and the implant screw is stable, the implant screw is capped with a beautiful dental implant crown, giving you a permanent addition to your smile.

These are just a few of the frequently asked questions and answers about dental implants. To discover more about what dental implants can do for your smile, call Dr. John Sartorio in Pittsburgh, PA, at (412) 831-8700. Call today and start rebuilding your smile!