Tooth loss, especially an advanced case of tooth loss, could lead to major issues with your daily life. Instead of suffering from an incomplete smile and poor oral health, why not seek treatment from our team? In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about how we support full and fixed dentures with dental implants.
The Impact of Major Tooth Loss
When you lose enough teeth that a denture is a necessary solution, you risk major complications without treatment. For example, you could be severely limited in your meal options and deprived of essential nutrients too. You may have issues speaking clearly too, and could feel embarrassed about your appearance. You could also lose mass and density in your jaw as your body responds to the missing roots by suspending or diverting the flow of calcium and phosphorus. This loss of mass and density means further tooth loss and even a prematurely aged appearance. But we can help with implant dentistry.
Securing Your New Tooth Roots
Our team will start by gently extracting the last few teeth to make room for your new prosthetic. We then gather detailed digital images and measurements of the jaw so we can plan the placement of your dental implants in detail. We want to choose the best angle, depth, and position to insert these new roots. For some, we could use as few as four per arch! We guide these into place with CT imaging technology, and the body accepts them as new roots. They bond with the jaw and stimulate growth to keep your jawbone and facial structure intact, which also ensures your new teeth can stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime.
Attaching a New Set of Teeth
Once your new roots are in place, we will attach a new set of teeth to them. These will be custom-made to ensure they can look natural and support daily bite forces and pressures. With options like All-On-Four, we can attach the new teeth in the same visit. You will be able to leave with a complete smile. If you have any questions about how we take on advanced tooth loss with our dental implants, or if you have gaps that need attention, then contact our team right away. There is still time to see us and use your 2024 dental insurance benefits and health savings account funds before they expire.
Enjoy a Full Smile Again with Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
Our team wants to help you smile with confidence, and that involves attaching our dental implants and a denture. To schedule an appointment and obtain a complete smile again, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
