They feel like your natural teeth
Dental implants are dental bridges that are permanently anchored to your jaw. They can replace ill-fitting dentures or missing teeth. If you are missing one or more teeth, you'll want to talk with Dr. John about replacements that are as natural as possible. If dentures don't work for you, you may consider dental implants in Sugar Land. Unlike dentures, which can be removed, Dr. John can make dental implants that are permanently anchored into the jaw itself.
You are a good candidate for dental implants if you have jawbone ridges that are in good shape and healthy oral tissues. If you lack the necessary bone to receive the implant Dr. John will evaluate to see how he can create the ideal environment. With dental implants in Sugar Land at Advanced Dentistry, you get a perfect fit, and they will look and feel as good as (or better than!) your original teeth. Advanced Dentistry serves Fort Bend County including, Missouri City, Stafford, Katy, Richmond, Rosenberg, First Colony, Sugar Land and the entire Southwest Houston area.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a titanium metal replacement for a root of a tooth that is surgically implanted in the jawbone. As the body heals for approximately two to three months after the surgery, the bone around the implant fuses to the implant through a process called osseointegration. Recent developments have made implants that can be functional immediately after placement.
After the healing phase is complete, the implants are used to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures.
The process of getting dental implants...
At Advanced Dentistry we begin with a thorough evaluation of the patient's medical and dental history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include specific X-rays and photographs.
After assessing the patient, a comprehensive treatment plan can be devised. From that point, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia.
The length of the healing time is based on the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After adequate healing is allowed to occur, the implant can be used to support a crown, bridge, or denture.
Dental implant types
The American Dental Association considers both the endosteal and the subperiosteal implants to be acceptable.
An important factor for selection is to determine whether your jawbone can adequately support the implant. Most dental implants placed today are endosteal root form fixtures (similar to a man-made tooth root).
Finding a dentist to place dental implants
When getting dental implants, you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. At Advanced Dentistry we have this expertise.
It is also important to know that implant treatment consists of two components: a surgical phase and a restorative phase.
Traditionally, a dental surgeon, like an oral surgeon or a periodontist, performs the surgical component. A general dentist, or prosthodontist and laboratory technician performs the restorative component. However, as implant dentistry has become more sophisticated, sometimes a dentist who specializes in restorative dentistry conducts the entire procedure.