Tooth loss could lead to issues with the appearance of your smile and could eventually cause a weakened jaw, one prone to further tooth loss and an aged appearance. But we can help by securing new teeth that look and function like natural ones. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about implant placement.
The Complications of Untreated Tooth Loss
What happens when you lose your natural teeth? When this happens, the gap could allow misalignment to occur, which further changes the balance and appearance of your smile. You could be more likely to develop TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). There could also be issues with eating your favorite dishes or even speaking clearly. The body will respond to your tooth loss by suspending the flow of key nutrients to the jawbone around the missing roots. Without these nutrients, the bone tissue breaks down to weaken the jaw. Losing more teeth is suddenly possible, and you could even develop an older appearance. But by replacing missing teeth with dental implants, we can keep your smile intact!
Lifelike Tooth Replacement
To begin, we will examine your smile to better understand the factors behind your tooth loss. We may need to manage underlying issues like periodontal disease with periodontics to avoid implant failure. The implant itself acts like a new root, and is made from a biocompatible titanium post. We insert this into the jaw, where it bonds with the bone structure through a process known as osseointegration. This means your new tooth has a base that could support it for decades to come, possibly even a lifetime! In addition to addressing a single missing tooth, this could be used to address large gaps or even total tooth loss.
Placing and Restoring Dental Implants
Our team will plan the process in detail with digital imaging technology, choosing the best angle, position, and depth to insert your new root. Once this happens, it will gradually bond with the jaw. Later, we will attach an abutment and then a crown to complete your tooth. If you are receiving a new set of teeth, we could use options like All-On-Four to place multiple posts per arch, and then in the same visit, attach a set of new and lifelike teeth, so you leave after one visit with a complete smile.
If you have any questions about replacing missing teeth with dental implants, then contact our team.
Schedule Your Tooth Replacement At Brooklyn Periodontics
With dental implants, our team can offer a full smile that lasts for decades to come. To find out more about us or to schedule a consultation, please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
