Even though there have been numerous improvements in dental care, there are still many people who suffer the loss of a tooth or teeth. It was at one time that the only solution to missing teeth was a bridge or dentures, today Dental implants in Weatherford TX are most popular.
What are the advantages of dental implants?
The advantages include:
* Appearance: Dental implants in Weatherford TX appear and act like natural teeth. As the titanium implant fuses with the jaw bone, they are permanent.
* Speech: Ill-fitting dentures slip in the mouth cavity and cause the wearer to slur words or to mumble. There is no concern that the implants will move.
* Comfort: They are as natural teeth, a part of you, they are perfectly comfortable.
* Easier eating: Improperly fitted dentures make eating very uncomfortable and awkward. There is no movement or pain with dental implants.
* Self-esteem: Dental implants allow for a full smile.
* Improved oral health: Teeth that are close by the implant site are not reduced in any way. This is not the case with a bridge where the supporting teeth are altered leading to long-term problems in oral health.
* Convenience: There is no need to remove the implant for cleaning nor is there any need for messy denture adhesives to keep them in place.
What is the success rate of dental implants in Weatherford TX?
The success rate varies but generally speaking it is excellent. The success rate is about 98% and with care, the implants will last a lifetime.
Who is considered a candidate for dental implants?
Anyone who has healthy gums and enough jaw bone to hold the implant is a candidate. If you do get an implant, you must be dedicated to oral hygiene. People who are exceptionally heavy smokers or anyone with heart disease or diabetes or anyone who has had radiation treatment to the head or neck area may not be suitable, your dentist will tell you if you can have implants or not.
What is the process of implantation?
The tooth root is a small peg made from titanium; it is this, which is implanted into your jaw bone. As the bone heals it will integrate with the titanium insert, becoming as one. This part of the process can take up the three months.
Once the peg is boned to the jaw bone, a small ring is fastened to the peg; it is this abutment, which will hold the new tooth. The new tooth, called a crown is fitted to this assembly and becomes a part of your teeth. If there are a great number of teeth to be replaced, often the implant is fitted with attachments, which will hold a removable denture in place.
The finished product is a tooth or teeth which look, feel and function as a natural tooth.
Dental implants in Weatherford TX are one of the many procedures carried out by Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Weatherford. The dentists are proud to bring you a great smile and perfect dental health.
