What are dental implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as an artificial tooth root to replace an extracted tooth. Dental implants are placed into your jawbone by a professional dentist. The dental implant bond well with the gum to provide a strong foundation for replacement teeth, such as crowns or bridges.
Why go for dental implants?
People with missing teeth usually face some inconvenience in their everyday life such as trouble eating certain foods and speaking clearly. They may also feel uncomfortable in social settings as it may not be as aesthetically pleasing as having a wide smile with no gaps. By opting for dental implants, you can have natural-looking teeth that could last a lifetime.
Advantages over traditional dentures
Dentures have been the standard tooth replacement option over the decades. Unlike ill-fitting dentures can cause discomfort to the patient, dental implants is able to regain your smile and confidence in many ways:
- Long-lasting and superior solution for missing teeth
- Used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all teeth
- Ability to chew better
- Improve articulation and confidence
- Unlike dentures, dental implants will not slip
- Improve appearance
The dental implant surgery procedure
Our restorative dentistry specialists will have to take x-rays and scan before creating a customized treatment plan just for you. Our dentists will have to remove the damaged tooth before inserting the dental implant into the gap of the missing tooth. The dentists will then allow your jawbone to heal gradually before fitting a small titanium abutment on top of the dental implant. Lastly, the dentist will encase the metal post with an artificial tooth (a crown or bridge) by anchoring it on top it.
Palo Alto Advanced Dentists: Your destination for reliable and superior Dental Implants
Palo Alto Advanced Dentists brings world class implant treatment and care to its patients. We have adopted the Straumann Dental Implant system (ITI) from Switzerland, which is known for its proven success and exceptional results. Join the growing band of patients who have experienced success and satisfaction with our implant treatment. If you would like to know more about dental implant or your suitability for dental implant, you can book an initial appointment with us at Palo Alto Advanced Dentists.