Dentists may suggest dentures and bridges as effective solutions for missing teeth, but for great fit and function, full dental implants are an excellent option from our cosmetic dentist in Sugar Land. These are metal posts that are surgically positioned into the jawbone. Replacement teeth, usually dental crowns, are placed on top of the implants.
Dental implants provide a broader usage of teeth. While dental crowns, bridges, and dentures can slip or shift out of place and require certain food limitations, implants are stable, allowing the patient to use them as they would natural teeth. They, therefore, feel more natural than other dental prosthetics. Additionally, implants do not depend on natural teeth as bridges and crowns do. The restructuring of teeth that is required to fit bridges and crowns can weaken them in the long run. Dental implants don’t require any teeth to be shaved down, protecting the integrity of the remaining natural teeth.
Before beginning the procedure to place dental implants, the implants dentist in Sugar Land will make sure that there is adequate bone to support the implant and that the gums are healthy. The patient must be willing to maintain meticulous oral hygiene habits in order to keep the implants healthy.
To place the implant, an incision is made into the gum line over the site of the missing tooth. The bone is prepared for the implant, which is then screwed into place in the jaw bone. The gum tissue is then stitched closed, and there is a waiting period of approximately four months to allow the implant to fuse with the surrounding bone. During a separate appointment, the artificial tooth or teeth are attached to the implant.
The all-on-4 procedure is an effective dental solution for patients who need all of their teeth replaced. Because one dental implant is able to support more than one tooth replacement, a full smile can be replaced using four precisely-placed implants on the top of the mouth and four on the bottom, creating a permanent, stable mouth of teeth.
Interested in restoring your smile? Schedule an appointment with Dentist Sugar Land, TX today. Our Sugar Land dentist has helped countless patients from Richmond, Greatwood, Sweetwater, Rosenberg, Stafford, Lexington Meadows, Colony Meadows, Town Center Square, Sweetwater Village, and the surrounding areas. We would love the opportunity to do the same for you!
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