Dental implants can address minor and severe tooth loss, and offer new teeth that will look and function like natural ones. But how is this possible, and what does placing one involve? In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about what makes your dental implant so different from other tooth replacement options!
When You Need Implant Dentistry
Obviously, we want to see you when you lose a tooth, or several. Even if years have elapsed since you lost your teeth, or if you have lost them all, we want to see you. With implant dentistry, we can offer a replacement for a single missing tooth, address complicated tooth loss, and even offer a complete smile again. In fact, with options like All-On-Four, it is possible to leave our office after one appointment with a full smile again! Otherwise, tooth loss could lead to a weakened jaw, an older appearance, and major complications for your ability to eat your favorite foods and speak clearly.
The Three Parts of a Dental Implant
Each dental implant is comprised of three main parts. The implant portion is a post made from biocompatible titanium, and is screw-like in appearance. This portion is surgically inserted into your jaw, and acts like a new root. This means it will bond with the jaw and stimulate growth to ensure your tooth can stay in place for years to come, and to prevent any further loss of mass and density in that area of your jaw.
The next portion is the abutment. This is a bit of structure that we add to the post once the placement portion is complete, either in the same visit or one down the road as the area heals. This will extend above the gum line. The last portion is the restoration, the part that offers the lifelike appearance and allows you to chew again. For an individual tooth, we will create and secure a custom crown. If you have more advanced cases of tooth loss, we could employ several posts and abutments to support a bridge or even a denture or new set of teeth.
Securing Your New Tooth
Our team will plan your placement process in detail, using advanced digital x-rays and CT imaging to plan the placement and choose the best area to insert your post and ensure your dental implants can preserve your jaw. If you have any questions about how we treat tooth loss with implant dentistry, then please reach out today!
Schedule Your Dental Implant Placement with the Team at Brooklyn Periodontics
A new tooth could offer the full smile you deserve. For more information about filling the empty spaces in your smile, or to schedule a consultation, please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
