A recent smile design by Destiny Dental
By Admin, BuyLocalBG.com, BuyLocalBg@gmail.com/
Monday, November 12th, 2012 12:00 PM CST
Dental implants sound kind of odd on the surface and are different than a smile design. Many people should consider a Dental Implant from Destiny Dental and some should not. There are three basic questions that people ask.
WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT?
Dental implants are the most natural way to replace a missing tooth. Made of titanium metal, the implants are surgically embedded in the jawbone as a substitute that takes the place of a tooth root. Through a process called osseointegration, the bone grows around the implant, fusing the two together & providing a secure anchor for crowns, bridges or dentures.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS LIKE?
Before any work can be done, Destiny Dental must perform a thorough assessment of your medical & dental history, as well as a full-mouth examination, including specific x-rays. Then Doctor Robertson or Davis will then uses this information to map out a complete treatment plan. Once this is done, you’ll undergo local anesthesia & surgical insertion of titanium metal implants into the jawbone. After a period of healing, which varies according to type of implant & quality & quantity of bone, crowns, bridges or dentures can be firmly attached to the implant.
HOW MANY IMPLANTS SHOULD BE PLACED?
Many factors, such as quality & quantity of your bones, the existing anatomy of the bone & your financial budget must be taken into consideration during the treatment planning to determine the number of implants you should receive. To ensure lasting success, enough implants need to be placed to support the teeth, & the traditional ratio is one implant per tooth replaced. If the number of implants is limited in efforts to save the patient money, keep in mind implants that fail because there are not enough to securely hold the teeth in place can be even more costly in the long run. In these cases, instead of sacrificing the overall success of the procedure, we can avoid implant treatment altogether or alter the type of restoration according to the patient’s financial constraints.
Call Destiny Dental for more questions about Dental Implants or to see if you a can schedule an appointment. They are located at 1720 Destiny Lane and can be reached by phone at 842-3554. Don’t forget to fan them on facebook.
