One of the best benefits of dental implants on the market today is that they are permanent. They are solid and can last a lifetime with proper care. Implants fuse to your jawbone over time, so you don't have to worry about replacing them every few years like other products that may need to be replaced.

Oner of the most common benefits of dental implants include preventing bone loss. With a lack of jawbone density, you will drool more, may not be able to eat certain foods, and might even lose your top or bottom teeth. By using dental implants, patients can avoid this problem altogether because they act as artificial roots providing the jawbone with the necessary nutrients for strength and density.

Another common benefit of dental implants is comfort. Without worrying about moving dentures or slipping teeth, you can enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle every day. Dental implants are the best solution for full mouth reconstruction because they reduce these worries and provide a sense of security.

A significant benefit of dental implants is that they behave like natural teeth. They are just as solid and durable; they keep your jaw healthy, allow you to eat whatever you want, and help with chewing problems. Plus, these benefits can last through the years if you properly take care of your teeth.

Missing a tooth can cause problems for your adjacent teeth as well. For instance, your remaining teeth may begin to drift out of place, and you might not be able to chew food normally. Dental implants prevent this problem because they keep the jawbone healthy and strong, preventing adjacent teeth from losing their position or becoming loose. Plus, dental implants provide a sense of security for your smile.

Another significant benefit of dental implants is restoring your bite force. Without natural teeth, you might not be able to chew as hard or as well as usual. However, with dental implants, you can enjoy everything from apples to steak with ease and comfort because the titanium post provides the necessary strength for you to chew on any food you choose.

Since it is made of titanium, a single post can prevent cavities from developing around it. If you have a root canal, the dentist will use a dental implant to replace the natural root, so there is no need to be concerned about dental care. You also won't have to worry about gum pain or other issues associated with absent teeth or your teeth not being in good condition.

The first step is to place the implant in your jawbone surgically. One of our highly-trained oral surgeons performs this procedure. The process usually takes one to two hours, depending on the severity of your bone loss. 

During this time, you will be given either general or local anesthesia to keep you comfortable while the implant is being placed. However, we have other levels of sedation available at The Center for Implant and General Dentistry, and want you to feel no pain.

Once the implant has been inserted into your jawbone, a healing abutment will be attached to the end of it. The dentist will give you a temporary replacement tooth made from either a bridge or a dental crown that is colored and designed to match your natural teeth.

This crown functions as your new tooth while the implant heals, but ultimately the bridge will need to be replaced with another one when the implant is fully healed.

After your implant has been given time to heal, attaching a post and a crown is the second step. The dentist uses X-rays or scans to show precisely where the jawbone is and how much bone needs to be added to hold the crown in place properly.

While you are under anesthesia, titanium posts are bonded with your jawbone using the same titanium type used to place the implant. The post is cemented onto your jawbone, and once it has been properly fitted, you will be sent home with a temporary bridge or top on top of this post.

Once the jawbone has healed, your dentist will attach a temporary crown. Crowns are made in a dental lab and then directly placed over the posts that have been securely bonded into your jaw.

Your dentist will place temporary crowns on top of each post implanted until they can be appropriately shaped and colored to match the rest of your teeth. You will wear these temporary crowns for several weeks while the tooth is hardening in place.