Dental Implants

Periodontist in Sunset, FL

Dental Implants are small titanium anchors that are permanently placed into the jaw bone, and through time, the dental implant integrates with your bone and acts very much like a natural tooth root. Dental Implants can hold a crown, bridge, overdenture or hybrid prosthesis. This technology has significantly evolved through the years to provide patients with a healthy, comfortable, and beautiful smile. The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues free of periodontal disease. This procedure is a team effort between you, your dentist, and your periodontist. Your periodontist and dentist will consult with you to determine where and how your implant should be placed. Your dentist and periodontist will work together to make your dreams come true.

Types of Dental Implants

Several types of replacement options can be achieved with the use of dental implants. A single implant can be placed and restored with a single crown on the implant for those missing one single tooth. When there is a space of one tooth or several missing teeth, two or more implants may be placed to replace the gap with a bridge. If you are missing multiple or all of the teeth, implants may be placed to restore complete or partial dentures over the implants; this treatment option is called Overdentures, which are removable dentures. If you are missing all of the teeth and are looking for a fixed route, placing several implants can help hold a fixed prosthesis called a hybrid.

Benefits of getting Dental Implants

Restoring damaged or missing teeth comes with several options, among which dental implants stand outs. It offers several benefits like:

  • It would prevent jawbone loss.
  • It will blend with your natural aesthetics.
  • It can help you to restore your bite forces.
  • It helps in maintaining your face contour that can get disturbed due to missing teeth.
  • It improves your speech.
  • Dental implants are very easy to maintain.

Do not hesitate to speak with our dentist/periodontist at Sunset Smile Creations about this excellent option to replace your single missing tooth or several teeth.