08/05/2019
Lost a tooth? Is a Dental Implant right for you?
A dental implant is essentially a screw placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a tooth. Once this screw is in place, the dentist can replace the top part of the tooth with a crownโor, if necessary, a bridge or dentures, using several implants.
Depending on where the missing tooth is, it can be unsightly. The gap could cause neighboring teeth to move, and this could change your bite and cause food trapping, which is uncomfortable and can negatively affect the health of your other teeth. Losing several teeth may affect support of the lips and cheeks, which makes people look older than they are. A changing bite might lead to jaw problems and discomfort as well.
Baruch H'shem a Dental Implant is the most reliable, sturdy way to replace a tooth, at RBS Implants Dr. Garalnick we do this procedure daily.
Implants are made of titanium. Titanium has two advantages: it is corrosion-resistant, and it has a very high strength-to-density ratio. Therefore, Dental Implants are super strong and have longevity, this is also the reason titanium is used for hip and knee replacements.
Dental implants are a well-established treatment method that have been used for over 30 years. Their longevity depends to a large extent on how well they are maintained, both by the patient and by the patientโs dentist. In ideal conditions, implants can last for decades.
Implants can replace a single missing tooth or a whole arch of teeth, for which four to six implants might sometimes be sufficient.
The procedure itself is usually pain-free, thanks to local anesthetics, it often takes around the same time as having a large filling placed. Post-treatment pain is usually minimal, and patients can usually return to their normal routine the following day.
Let us know if we can help YOU to replace a missing tooth, call us for a consultation: 02-992-4267 Dr. Garalnick, RBSImplants.com