What is a dental implant?
Implants are titanium screw-like structures that are used to replace one or all of your teeth. Not only do implants restore a person’s smile with a natural and life-like restoration, but also they are able to re-establish a person’s chewing ability. Consequently, implants provide security, comfort and confidence by providing a permanent solution for missing teeth. Implants are placed in areas of existing bone and become integrated within the bone. They can be used to support a single tooth, multiple teeth or even a completely missing dentition, depending on the position and the number of implants placed within the jawbone.
Bone and Soft Tissue Reconstruction
In cases where disease or trauma has resulted in loss of tissue, bone or gingival recession, reconstructive procedures, like soft and hard tissue grafting, allow us to rebuild the foundation of the teeth and re-establish the normal architecture of the gingiva and jaw bone.
Gingival grafting involves adding additional gum tissue to a site in order to establish a more harmonious gum line. This makes the teeth look more natural and improves the overall smile appearance.
A bone graft can either be used to regenerate lost bone around a root that has been affected by periodontitis, therefore prolonging the life of the tooth. Alternatively, bone grafts can rebuild the bone where teeth have been lost, with the goal of supporting an implant at that site to replace the missing tooth or teeth.
THE PERIODONTIST IS ALSO AN EXPERT IN RECONSTRUCTING
THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE LOSS OF TEETH.
In order to ensure long-term implant health, it is recommended to brush and floss at least twice a day. In addition, we recommend a professional cleaning several times throughout the year to ensure that plaque is adequately removed and your implant health is consistently monitored.
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