Dental implants provide a secure and long-lasting way to handle minor tooth loss or even support a full set of dentures. But did you know that we could complete the entire process in only one visit? In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about same-day dental implant placement.
How Tooth Loss Weakens Your Jaw
Losing your teeth can lead to serious problems for your smile. When the body takes notice of a missing root, it suspends the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the surrounding portions of the jaw. Without these nutrients, the bone structure loses mass and density, breaking down to cause further tooth loss. This could also lead to an older appearance with time as well. Missing teeth are also linked to issues eating, trouble speaking clearly, and issues with self-confidence. If you have multiple missing teeth and want to secure a new smile in one visit, then we can help with dental implants.
Placing Your Dental Implants
The same-day dental implant placement process starts with an initial exam. We want to assess the cause and extent of your tooth loss, so we can manage underlying issues like periodontal disease. We also want to plan the placement of your new roots, selecting the right angle, position, and depth to insert these new posts. These are biocompatible titanium posts, so the body accepts them as natural root structure. Which means they can stimulate the growth of jawbone tissue to prevent the loss of mass and density, so your jaw and facial features remain intact, and your new teeth have the potential to last for decades to come, maybe even a lifetime!
Completing Your New Tooth/Teeth
Our team will insert the new root into your jaw. If you have total tooth loss, then we could support a new set of dentures with as little as four posts per arch. Also known as All-On-Four, this can even support a full row of new teeth if tooth loss has already weakened your tooth. Once the new roots are in place, we will restore them. For a single one, we will attach an abutment and crown to the post. For All-On-Four, we will connect a full set of new and lifelike teeth. If you have any questions about how we treat lost teeth with our dental implants, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Implant Appointment with the Team at Brooklyn Periodontics
Our team wants to offer new teeth that look and function like natural ones, all in only one visit! To find out more about replacing your lost teeth, or to schedule a consultation, please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
