While it’s a myth that you can grow back lost or broken teeth, dental technology can now offer the next best thing: dental implants. Unlike bridges or removable dentures that sit on your gums, dental implants are rooted into your very jawbone, just like a natural tooth. This artificial root, or implant screw, creates a solid foundation for several life-like restorations.
At Advanced Dentistry or Spring, we use only the best and most well-researched implant technology so you can be assured of top-notch results. We can use dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. Even people with complete tooth loss can benefit from implant-supported dentures. We are experts in implant placement planning and can then create the final restoration that will enhance your smile and make your teeth work better in every way.
Our team are expert in the dental implant process and can walk you through each step. But first, you should understand that a dental implant has three main parts. Starting with the base, part one is called the implant screw, which uses the second part, known as the implant abutment, to attach part three, which is the tooth restoration.
The implant screw is an artificial tooth root. This part is a threaded titanium rod that is placed into the bone. This portion creates a stable foundation for the other two parts. This artificial root is firm because the bone grows around it in a natural process called osseointegration.
The connection point between the root and the restoration is the implant abutment. This part comes in many forms depending on the final implant use. For example, your abutment will support a single-tooth replacement or a fixed dental bridge.
Finally, the tooth restoration portion describes what we can see above the gum line. Like the abutment, your restoration matches the specific appliance. A single-tooth implant will be finished with a specific porcelain dental crown, while a denture combines an underlying framework with life-like artificial teeth.
Because Advanced Dentistry of Spring has in-house 3-D cone beam CT digital imaging technology, we can take three-dimensional images of your teeth and jaw without referring you to an outside facility. This gives us instant access to the images to develop your treatment plan faster. The images also provide greater precision for more efficient diagnoses and excellent results. Learn more about how we use CBCT Cone Beam Technology.
The health impacts of one or more lost teeth are too severe for you to ignore. That’s why the team at Advanced Dentistry of Spring is here to guide you through your dental implant decision and treatment.
Our mission is to support and educate you, so you feel empowered to make the best decision. Our team is standing by to answer your questions. We encourage you to contact us to learn more.
Our office has worked with dental implants at Advanced Dentistry of Spring for many years. This outstanding method for replacing missing teeth involves precision planning because a dental implant is surgically placed in the jaw, anchored to the bone like a natural tooth root. Dental implants are also quite versatile, supporting several options, from a single tooth to multiple teeth and even a complete mouth restoration.
Our task begins with assessing your oral health to make sure you’re able to receive dental implant surgery. Then, we can help you decide if a crown or bridge restoration is best or whether you should consider an implant denture in cases with numerous damaged teeth that you might be better off replacing.
Because Advanced Dentistry of Spring has in-house 3-D cone beam CT digital imaging technology, we can take three-dimensional pictures of your teeth and jaw and immediately evaluate the images. This helps us quickly decide which restoration options are appropriate for you. These images also provide greater accuracy.
Our precision planning process also allows us to design your dental restoration, which fits on top of your dental implant base. This can be a CEREC same-day dental crown if your implant replaces only one tooth. We can also use our same-day process to create an implant-supported bridge that offers multiple teeth replacement. We also can design an implant denture if you want an entirely new smile and have lost most, if not all, of your natural teeth.
No matter your situation, you don’t have to live with the consequences of missing teeth. We can help you today.
