Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the roots of missing
teeth. They are inserted into your jawbone during a minor surgical procedure
that takes place in the dental office. After the implant has been placed in
your jawbone, a completely lifelike porcelain tooth crown is attached. In
some cases, the implant needs to fuse with the bone for several months
before it is permanently crowned; in other cases, you can have new (but
temporary) teeth the same day your implants are placed.
How many teeth can be replaced with dental implants?
You can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all your teeth with
implants. You don't even need one implant for every missing tooth. As few as
two Implants can support a removable lower denture, while as few as four
implants can provide a full, permanent set of top or bottom teeth.
Is dental implant surgery painful?
Most people find dental implant surgery very easy to tolerate. Any
post-operative discomfort can usually be managed with over-the-counter
anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or OTC pain-relievers. Ice
can also be helpful.
Are dental implants expensive?
At the outset, implants are more expensive than other tooth-replacement
methods such as dentures or bridgework. But they also last many years longer
and in fact should never need replacement. So they offer the best, most
cost-effective option when viewed as a long-term investment in your health,
comfort and well-being.
How do you care for dental implants?
They require exactly the same care as natural teeth: daily brushing and
flossing, along with regular dental checkups and professional cleanings.
Although implant teeth will never decay, the gum tissues around them can
become inflamed or infected in the absence of good oral hygiene. Properly
cared-for dental implants should last a lifetime.
Can my body reject a dental implant?
Strictly speaking, implants can't be rejected because they contain no living
cells or genetically coded material. The titanium of which they are made is
completely biocompatible, and allergies are extremely rare. But an implant
can fail to integrate with the jawbone if an infection develops in the
absence of good oral hygiene, or if it is subjected to biting forces too
soon. However, this is rare; implants regularly achieve success rates in
excess of 95%.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
There's a good chance that you are, but this can only be determined after a
complete oral examination that includes x-rays of your jaws. Please
schedule a consultation
to begin the exciting process of restoring your smile and bite.
Do you need dental implants?
Call or Text Zbaraschuk Dental Care P.S. in Sequim, WA at 360.683.3626 to
learn more!