Why should you consider having a dental implant placed in order to hold a prosthetic? Patients who receive this advanced restorative support enjoy better stability for a replacement tooth (or for replacement teeth), and can feel more confident in their ability to bite and chew food. Dental implants also help you avoid the issue of jawbone resorption, which can compromise a person’s oral support and function over time. Implants are used to hold a range of prosthetic units. You can trust your implant to hold a single replacement tooth in place, or use a sequence of implants to hold something larger. Even a set of dentures can be supported!
What To Expect From The Implant Placement Process
Before recommending you for implant placement, your dentist will need to make sure you can safely undergo this treatment. An issue may come up with a lack of jaw support. Patients who have waited to fix tooth loss may find that deterioration of the bone has made placement more difficult. Your receipt of your restoration can be delayed because a jawbone graft must be performed. You can also have the process delayed due to poor periodontal health. When an implant is inserted into your jawbone, the healing process that takes place will involve what is known as osseointegration. Essentially, because your implant is biocompatible, your bone will fuse to it as you heal.
Benefits You Can Look Forward To With An Implant-Supported Prosthetic
Arranging to have a prosthetic supported by an implant can give you the confidence to more comfortably bite and chew food. You will also be able to enjoy better oral health in the long term, as you will not have to worry over concerns about losing mass in your jaw.
Talk To Allen Family Dental About Receiving And Implant-Supported Prosthetic
At Allen Family Dental, you can schedule an appointment to discuss how we can help restore your incomplete smile. Our office is dedicated to helping patients of all ages enjoy the highest degree of oral health. If you would like to arrange a meeting with Dr. Torrens-Parker or Dr. Lizardi, call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, today at (469) 342-6644. Located in Allen, we also proudly welcome patients from Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Fairview, and all surrounding areas.
