Dental Implants
Losing a tooth can be a difficult and frightening experience for anybody. Whether young or old, losing an adult tooth is losing something that won’t grow back.
Luckily, modern dental technology offers more solutions than ever for people that experience tooth loss. Advanced Dentistry Services of Scottsdale offers a variety of restorative dentistry techniques, but chief among them are dental implants.
This revolutionary procedure returns the full strength to your bite and the full radiance of your smile with a beautiful and structurally reliable restoration.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small post made from a biocompatible material, usually titanium. This post is surgically implanted into the jawbone, where it bonds to the surrounding hard tissue over time through a process known as osseointegration.
This provides a sturdy, permanent structure to attach the necessary restorations too. Furthermore, the implant performs the same functions as a natural root.
In most cases of tooth loss, the jaw undergoes a process called accelerated resorption. This is when the bone begins to fill in the gap left by the tooth, decreasing bone mass and causing the rest of your teeth to shift. With a dental implant, the implant stimulates the bone as you chew, preventing this process entirely.
Is a Dental Implant Right for Me?
Dental implants are the most comprehensive solution to tooth loss. Unfortunately, not everybody will qualify for them.
In order for the implant to bond to the bone and retain structural integrity, there must be enough bone mass in the jaw to place it into. Some patients may not have enough jaw to support the implant and must undergo bone graft surgery before being able to receive the implant.
In some cases, not even bone grafts will be sufficient to qualify a patient for implant surgery. To find out if dental implants are right for you, visit Advanced Dentistry Services for a thorough exam.
Implant-Supported Restorations
The most common type of restoration associated with implants is the crown, a beautiful ceramic prosthetic that looks and feels just like a natural tooth.
However, nearly any restoration that replaces missing teeth can be used in conjunction with a dental implant. This includes bridges, dentures, and partial dentures.
Dental Implants in Scottsdale
If you have experienced tooth loss, or are looking at replacing an old restoration, contact us to schedule a visit to Advanced Dentistry, and find out if implants are right for you.