Every patient is different, and that’s why we have various dental treatments available for patients who have lost their teeth. Whether you have experienced tooth loss due to periodontal disease or have knocked out a few of your teeth in an accident, there are treatments available that can help address this problem and restore your oral health. Your team at Jackson Oral Surgery in Metairie, LA, is here today to talk about how dental implants can address tooth loss.
Why You May Need Implants
Dental implants are a prosthetic dental treatment that can replace your missing teeth. Unlike restorations like dentures or bridges, this option is secured in place with a titanium post. The post fuses to your jawbone to recreate the root of your tooth and protect your facial structure. Your dentist may recommend this treatment if you have experienced tooth loss. This prosthetic option can be used to replace one or several of your lost pearly whites. Before getting started with this restoration, you will first need a consultation with your dentist to examine the severity of tooth loss and your oral health. Patients in good oral health and free of gum disease may be approved for this treatment. In some cases, you may need jawbone grafting to restrengthen your jaw before the posts are inserted.
Secure Option For Dentures
This prosthetic option can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire arch, depending on your needs. If you have lost several of your teeth or have had them removed due to severe decay, periodontal disease, or other health reasons, you may be able to receive implant-retained dentures to recreate your smile. Titanium posts are strategically placed throughout the top or bottom jaw to ensure your dentures are properly supported. We then secure your dentures in place, which can enhance functions like eating and talking.
What To Expect From The Procedure
It may take a few appointments to receive your dental implants. After you have had your consultation and been approved for the treatment, surgery will be planned to insert the posts. The healing time for this procedure can take a few months, as the jawbone and post will need to fuse together in a natural process. Once the bone and post have fused together, we can then add the abutment and prosthesis to your implant. The goal for this restorative treatment is to create a prosthetic that blends in naturally with your smile and can improve necessary functions like eating your favorite foods and talking. This prosthesis can last for ten years or more and requires minimal maintenance, including a good oral hygiene routine and biannual checkups.
Talk To Our Team To Learn More
Are you looking for a way to restore your smile after tooth loss? Schedule an appointment with Jackson Oral Surgery in Metairie, LA, today at (504) 455-7161.