Discover how dental implants could replace your missing teeth.
Here in Stockton, CA, our dentist Dr. Parikh wants to give his patients a reason to smile again after tooth loss. If you are an adult who is missing one, several or even all of your teeth you may be wondering whether dental implants can give you back a healthy, beautiful smile that you can feel confident in. Find out how dental implants work and how they could provide a long term solution to your tooth loss.
What is a dental implant?
An implant has become a popular way to replace missing teeth because this advanced tooth replacement option offers a tooth-like appearance and functionality, and also a permanence that other artificial teeth can’t. Plus, implants are downright durable. An implant is an artificial tooth root; however, it doesn’t look like tooth roots. Instead, a small metal post or screw made from biocompatible titanium is embedded into the jawbone where the missing tooth once was.
Over time, the jawbone and tissue bond with the implant, making it a permanent structure within the mouth. Once this natural integration, known as osseointegration, is successful then our Stockton dentist can begin the next steps to placing the dental crown over it.
How long do dental implants last?
Both the resilient material from which the implant is made and the natural integration process with the bone and gums ensure that the implant won’t go anywhere. Implants also offer a very high success rate (a rate of up to 98 percent). Therefore, once the implant fuses with the bone, it is strong enough to last several decades. It is important to maintain strong oral care at home to ensure the implant lasts.
Nu Smile Dental is ready to help you get a new smile after tooth loss. If you want to find out if you are an ideal candidate for dental implants then call our Stockton, CA, dental practice today at (209) 955-1800 to schedule a consultation.