Dental Implants: A Healthy & Beautiful Smile
Dental implants helped to change the world of dentistry. Implants replace tooth roots and provide a firm foundation for your replacement tooth. Potential advantages include comfort, a natural appearance, and improved confidence. Dental implants feel like real teeth and make it easy to eat and help with your speech.
Dental implants can help to improve your oral health because they function like real teeth and do not interfere with your other teeth. Implants can last many years with care, but they and their restorations may need treatment or replacement.
However, there are, in rare cases, complications. Here are some tips on how to avoid those complications. Find a well-trained dental surgeon. Do not cut costs when it comes to having someone work on your mouth. Avoid infection by practicing proper dental hygiene after your surgery. Discuss any ailments or conditions before your surgery with your dentist. At times, your nerves might get damaged if the implant is placed too close to them, resulting in chronic pain, discomfort and numbness in the area. Another complication occurs when the implant will not properly bond to your jawbone. This can happen if the implant is not properly positioned, if you do not have enough bone volume, if you fracture the implant or if your bone structure around the implant is damaged. Consult your dentist, if you fracture your implant because infection can occur if it is not fixed.
An abutment connects the implant in the jaw to the crown or other restoration. The timing of placement depends on implant stability, bone quality, and the treatment plan. Some suitable cases receive components or a temporary restoration together; others require staged healing. Placing an abutment and crown at the same visit is not inherently a complication.
Dental implants are an important improvement to oral health. Check with your dentist to see if you are eligible for dental implants and to discuss any concerns, you might have with the procedure. Always listen to your dentist’s instructions to ensure that your procedure goes smoothly.
At Smiles by Bergen Dental, Dr. Farinas-Han will patiently work with you to help decide if dental implants are right for you. If you’re suffering from tooth loss make an appointment at Smiles by Bergen Dental at your earliest convenience to prevent any further damage to your dental health.