When you lose a tooth, you could receive a bridge. But we could also offer help with a custom dental prosthetic. With this option, you have a replacement that looks and functions like a natural tooth. In today’s blog, your team at Brooklyn Periodontics and Implantology talks about securing a dental implant and crown for patients in Brooklyn, NY.
The Implant Portion
The key to the stability and longevity of these new teeth is the implant portion. This small post is made from biocompatible titanium and is inserted into the jawbone. The body accepts this as natural root structure, so the flow of nutrients resumes and this area of the jawbone remains intact, no more loss of mass and density. This means that while traditional bridges and removable dentures need to be replaced every few years as the jaw ridge changes shape, your new teeth can last longer, possibly decades! If you have missing teeth, we can secure a dental implant and crown to address one, so you have an option that is strong, stable, and ready to last for years to come.
Our Custom Restorations
We will plan and guide the placement of the post, ensuring it sits at the right angle, position, and depth to support a new tooth and keep it in place for years to come. But what about the part people see when you smile, the one that restores function to your bite too? To complete a new tooth, we will design and craft a custom restoration, one made specifically for your smile. Crafted with materials like porcelain or zirconia, these will be able to handle daily bite forces and we can color-match it to blend with the tooth. Our team will connect an abutment to the implant post that extends above the gum line and allows us to attach a restoration. By securing your dental implant and crown, we offer tooth replacement that is ready to last!
Keeping Your New Teeth Strong
After we secure your dental implant and restoration, how do we keep your new tooth strong and secure? We want to see you for a routine visit every now and then so we can monitor the issue, specifically if you have gum disease, ensuring you don’t suffer from implant failure or further tooth loss. Our team also suggests brushing and flossing each day, avoiding tobacco products, and limiting the sugar and starch in your diet. If you have any questions about how we secure a dental implant and crown, then contact our team.
Brooklyn Periodontics Offers Replacing for a Missing Tooth
With a dental implant and crown, we can offer a full smile with an option that really lasts. For more information about replacing a lost tooth, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
