Apex, Raleigh, NC
To replace missing teeth in Raleigh, a dental implant represents the best treatment choice currently available in restorative dentistry. This is because no other method of tooth replacement looks, feels and functions more like a natural tooth. Choosing to receive a dental implant is a big decision but here at Triangle Periodontics, we believe it is worth it. Today on the blog, we take a look at five ways that dental implants can make your daily life better.
What is a dental implant?
An implant consists of three components. First, there is the implant post itself. Made of a durable metal (usually titanium), this post is inserted surgically into your mouth where your lost tooth resided. The post replaces the root of the missing tooth. Over the next few months, the implant fuses with your jawbone, providing a fixed anchor for your new replacement tooth. An abutment is attached to the top of the implant and connects to a crown, which is placed to complete the process. This crown is designed to match the shade and shape of your other teeth, so that it blends seamlessly into your smile.
5 Major benefits to receiving a dental implant
Benefit 1: Implants are durable. In fact, with good oral care, an implant can last the rest of your life. Any other method of tooth replacement, such as dentures or a dental bridge, eventually will need to be repaired or replaced.
Benefit 2: Implants restore more of your chewing ability. Because the implant screw is anchored into the mouth, your finished dental implant will not slip or shift the way that dentures can. That means you don’t have to worry about limiting chewy or crunchy foods that may damage other restorations.
Benefit 3: Implants are easy to maintain. To clean your implant, all you have to do is brush it the way that you would your normal teeth. You also want to maintain your flossing habit, to remove any accumulated bacteria and food particles from around the edges.
Benefit 4: Implants prevent bone deterioration. When you lose a permanent tooth, the jawbone that supported it loses the constant stimulation that came from the tooth root. Over time, that portion of your jawbone weakens due to resorption, as your body reabsorbs cells from that area of bone and reallocates them elsewhere in the body. If you receive an implant, the implant screw replaces the root of the missing tooth, stimulating the jawbone, promoting continued bone growth and maintaining the shape of your face and jaw.
Implant dentistry in Apex, Raleigh, and Cary in North Carolina
Not only do dental implants possess all of the above advantages, but they also are versatile. An implant can be installed to replace a single tooth. If you have sufficient bone density, an experienced implant dentist can place a mini implant, which heals more quickly than a standard implant. If you have lost all the teeth on a dental arch or your teeth have been declared hopeless, the All-on-4 implant system could be right for you.
The first step in any implant procedure is to schedule a consultation with an implant dentist to ensure that dental implants are right for you. Make that appointment with Dr. Otis Washington at Triangle Perio by calling (919) 782-9536 or contacting us online.