Columbia Residents With Missing Teeth Can Have A New Smile With Dental Implants
Sometimes, people experience permanent tooth loss due to accidents, injuries, disease or extractions. In such cases dental implants may be the best option to secure a functional replacement for your situation. Dental implants are superior to many other replacement choices because they actually give you back comfort and beauty and remain functional for the long-term. In addition, they do not rely on neighboring teeth for support and therefore do not represent a threat to the overall dental structure and health.
Dental implants are generally made out of a metal material called titanium. This implant is placed into the bone of the upper or the lower arch of your mouth. An abutment is then screwed into the implant and a porcelain crown placed on top of the abutment. This type of treatment option has many benefits to your oral health and keeping your teeth strong and safe.
Here are some of the benefits to dental implants:
- An improved appearance and smile
- Improvements in your speech
- Permanent comfort compared to dentures
- Durability and strength
- The ability to chew tougher foods
- Better self-esteem
- Improved overall oral health
There are several types of implants to choose from. There are several factors that will indicate which type of implant treatment option is best for you.
The first type of dental implant is a single tooth replacement. This is for people who have one, two, or three missing teeth and want to replace them. This requires placing one single implant and abutment per tooth missing. Once the implant is placed, a single crown is affixed to the abutment.
The next type of dental implant treatment is called “all-on-four.” With this particular treatment option, four implants are placed in either the lower or the upper arch. A hybrid denture is then created and is screwed into the implants to provide a permanent solution for your missing teeth. This is an incredible treatment option for those who have dentures and don’t want to pull their teeth out every night and put them into a jar or a glass. You have a beautiful and natural looking smile that can literally last you the rest of your life.
The next type of dental implant treatment is similar to “all-on-four” but uses six implants in either the upper or lower arch of the mouth. The hybrid denture is screwed down to give you a permanent solution for your missing teeth. Patients who have had this done have more confidence and feel better about smiling and interacting with others.
Dental implants can be cared for just like your regular teeth. You can brush them and even floss them just like they were your natural teeth. Dentures can cause you to lose your taste for foods but dental implants will allow you to taste your foods just like you normally would.
If you have questions about dental implants and would like to set up a consultation, then give us a call today. We will be glad to sit down with you and discuss your treatment options and what is the best solution for your particular situation.