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Dental Implants
Losing one or more teeth can be an emotionally challenging and traumatic experience. A missing tooth that is visible when you smile can create self-consciousness and impact your self-confidence. Furthermore, depending on the location of the missing tooth, your ability to bite and chew food comfortably and effectively may be significantly compromised. The good news is that dental implants provide an effective solution to restore both the function and aesthetics of your smile.
Many Uses For Dental Implants
We can use dental implants in various ways to replace missing teeth. These include:
- Single tooth replacement: An individual implant restores one missing tooth independently.
- Multiple tooth replacement: A fixed implant bridge can replace several consecutive missing teeth.
- Support for removable dentures: Dental implants can help secure and improve the fit of removable full or partial dentures.
What Is A Dental Implant?
Meet Dr. DixonA dental implant is a medical-grade titanium screw that is surgically placed into the jawbone. Because titanium is biocompatible, the bone naturally integrates and fuses with the implant. Once the bone has healed and fused with the implant, we can place the dental restoration. A dental implant consists of three parts:
- The implant post or screw: Surgically placed into the jawbone, it replaces the missing natural tooth root.
- The implant abutment: This component connects the implant post to the dental restoration.
- The implant restoration: The visible part that provides function and appearance, such as a crown, bridge, or removable denture.
At Dr. Camille Dixon‘s practice in Pompano Beach, FL, we can discuss your concerns about missing teeth and, in collaboration with top-periodontists and oral surgeons in the area, determine the most suitable implant treatment plan for you.
Benefits Of Dental Implants
When a tooth is missing, the bone in that area shrinks and deteriorates. Adjacent teeth may shift, and the bite can change. Even healthy teeth on the opposite side of the gap may move, potentially leading to further tooth loss. By replacing one or more missing teeth with a dental implant, we can prevent all these issues.
When replacing a single tooth, a dental implant is like regaining your natural tooth. Unlike a conventional bridge, there is no need to anchor or crown adjacent teeth—only the missing tooth is replaced. When properly planned and placed, a dental implant to replace a single missing tooth is the optimal choice.
When multiple teeth are missing, an implant-supported bridge is an excellent alternative to a removable partial denture. This type of bridge is fixed and does not come out, making it a much more convenient option for patients.
Many people struggle with dentures, especially complete lower dentures. By placing implants in the jawbone, the denture can snap securely into place without movement or the need for adhesive. Patients find implant-retained overdentures to be very comfortable and an excellent solution for securing their dentures.
Care Of Dental Implants
Although dental implants cannot develop cavities, it is essential to visit your dentist in Pompano Beach, FL for regular cleanings and exams. The gum tissue surrounding the implant must be kept healthy to prevent peri-implantitis, which is inflammation of the gum tissue around the implant and loss of the supporting bone. Daily brushing and flossing are crucial to maintaining the health of your implants and gum tissue.
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If you are missing one or more teeth and are interested in learning more about dental implants, call Dr. Camille Dixon in Pompano Beach, FL to schedule your consultation today.