When you have lost a tooth or several, then we can help you enjoy a complete smile again. With dental implants, you can enjoy new teeth that will look and function like natural ones! Our Albany, NY dental office can provide a full and stunning smile with implant dentistry.
The Factors Behind Missing Teeth
Why do we lose natural teeth? Missing teeth could be due to a number of factors. For example, an untreated cavity could lead to a serious infection, at which point a tooth could fall out or require extraction. If you sustain a major injury, the tooth could be lost. Periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease, is the most common cause of missing teeth in adults. When we lose teeth, it leaves our smile vulnerable to a host of complications, such as TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), misalignment, and even issues eating or speaking clearly. Additionally, the jaw breaks down, losing mass and density to cause further tooth loss and a weakened smile. However, with implant dentistry, our team can restore your smile to full function and beauty.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are unlike other tooth replacement options, as they do not depend on clasps, crowns, or suction to remain in place. We actually insert these biocompatible titanium posts into the jawbone surgically, where they are accepted by the body as new roots. Which means the flow of nutrients resumes and the jaw avoids the loss of mass and density that weakens it. This also means your new teeth can remain in a place for decades to come, sometimes a lifetime. Our team can offer replacement for individual missing teeth, or we can support a prosthetic that never slips and lasts longer than traditional bridges or removable dentures.
Placing Your New Teeth
Our team will plan the placement with advanced digital surgery, so we can choose the right angle, position, and depth to insert the posts, to ensure the strength and longevity of your new teeth. Once these are in place, we will attach abutments to the posts to support a crown, which completes your new tooth and offers a lifelike appearance. If you have multiple missing teeth, then several posts could be used to secure a bridge or even a full set of fixed dentures in place, so you have a full smile and a prosthetic that is stable and long-lasting.
If you have any questions about implant dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To Your Albany, NY Dentist About Implant Dentistry!
We want to help you enjoy a tooth replacement option that can last for decades to come. If you would like to learn more about dental implant placement, then please call our Albany, NY dental office today at (518) 869-5397.
