If you have one or more missing teeth and want to get a smile that looks natural, you should consider Robina Dental implants. Implants look and feel just like your natural teeth, and they are more durable than dentures. They also offer a long-term solution for missing teeth and can help you enjoy life more fully than with a bridge or denture.
Dental Implants Can Help You Avoid Jaw Bone Loss
Missing teeth can cause bone loss in the jaw, which is a common problem with patients who wear dentures. This can lead to a sunken-in face and make you less attractive. By contrast, dental implants stimulate the bone below your gums and prevent it from deteriorating.
Dental implants can also prevent a crooked smile that makes it harder for you to chew food, speak and maintain a normal bite. Dental implants are aesthetically pleasing and can be customized to match your unique smile.
The process for getting dental implants varies depending on the procedure used. The two most common procedures are endosteal (on top of the jaw) and subperiosteal (under the gums).
A dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon will take X-rays of your mouth and the areas where you have tooth loss to determine whether an implant is appropriate for you. If your bone is too thin for an implant, a doctor may need to perform a bone graft to increase the amount of bone in your jaw.
Your dental professional will give you instructions for after-surgery care and may suggest quitting smoking or eating soft foods for a time after the surgery. It’s important to follow those instructions carefully to ensure your implants stay healthy and functioning properly.
If your implants aren’t successful, your doctor can reposition them or replace them with new ones, based on how your body heals and what other treatment options are available. If you’re a smoker, your doctor will recommend giving up the habit because it can affect your implants and the surrounding tissues in your mouth.
No Upper Age Limit
Dental implants are suitable for most adults. You can have them placed at any stage of life if you are in good health, with adequate bone to support an implant and have no other underlying medical conditions that would interfere with the integration or healing process.
There are no upper age limits to receiving dental implants, but it’s best to consult your dentist or a specialist to see if they’re right for you. People with diabetes, for instance, are often advised to wait for better dental health and to avoid smoking before having an implant.
The team at Blacher Dental will provide you with a complete plan of action before the dental implant is placed. This includes taking X-rays, making 3D images of your mouth, and deciding which dental implant option will be best for you.
It’s important to remember that dental implants don’t have to be a quick fix; they can take many months to heal and integrate into your jaw. This is because the bone needs to grow around them and form a solid, stable base to hold your artificial teeth.