Dental implants can offer a solution for a single missing tooth, or even a solution for multiple missing teeth. But did you know that we can sometimes complete the entire process in only one appointment? In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontists and implant experts discuss how we complete your smile same-day!
The Benefits of Treating Your Tooth Loss
When we lose natural teeth, the body will respond to the lost roots by stopping the flow of key nutrients to the surrounding jawbone. Without these doses of calcium and phosphorus, the jaw deteriorates and could lead to further tooth loss and an aged appearance. However, dental implants are inserted in the jaw, and the biocompatible titanium post acts as new roots, which stimulates jawbone growth and prevents this gradual breakdown, so you enjoy a full smile that lasts for decades to come with proper care and attention. In the past, there was a period of months between the placement of the post, and the attachment of the crown or denture that people see when you smile. But we can often complete the process same-day!
Same-Day Dental Implants
With the same day option, we will plan the placement in detail and then insert the dental implant post into the jaw. In the same visit, we will connect an abutment to it, followed by a temporary crown. This means you can leave with a full smile, and at a later date we will swap the temporary for the permanent one. You enjoy a full smile and lifelike results, without living with the gap in your smile.
All-On-Four Fixed Dentures
What if you have substantial tooth loss, such as the loss of most or all of your teeth? In these situations, we may extract the last few to pave the way for dental implant dentures. With All-On-Four, we only need four posts per arch, which require less structure to stay in place so even if time has elapsed since you lost your teeth, you may not need grafting or a sinus lift before we secure your new smile. These posts stimulate jawbone growth and can support a full. We will attach a temporary denture in the same visit as your implant placement, so you leave with a full smile. The final denture is then attached down the road, so you always have a complete smile.
If you have any questions about how our team will address minor or even severe tooth loss in only one visit, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule An Appointment With Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and a beautiful smile with dental implants. To schedule an appointment, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
