Same Day Dental Implants
If you have either lost a tooth or have had to have a tooth extracted for health reasons, your next decision is to how to fill that gap. The neighboring teeth will immediately want to drift into that space, so you need to fill the space with either a dental bridge or by using the newer technology of placing a dental implant. We’ll review the dental implant procedure first then explain the obvious difference with completing the dental implant procedure in the same day.
The Traditional Dental Implant Procedure
Prior to the introduction of the dental implant in the 1960s your best artificial tooth option was that of a dental bridge, which is when the neighboring teeth are used to support the artificial crown as it is suspended in the gap. With the dental implant the dentist begins by numbing the soft tissue around the space to be addressed. Then surgically the soft tissue is opened allowing access to the jawbone. A small hole is drilled into which is placed a titanium post. The surgical site is sutured closed and the post is given somewhere between three and six months to fuse to the bone. At this time the soft tissue is opened again, an extension or abutment is placed on the post to reach the surface and then a permanent porcelain or ceramic crown is affixed to the abutment.
The Same Day Dental Implant
If the idea of waiting the three to six months creates anxiety for you that now can be addressed. Some patients just can’t pursue an acceptable, normal life with a glaring gap in their teeth and their smile. Research has proven that a healthy smile is the foundation for your personality. It plays a huge role in your self-confidence and your self-esteem. Traits that exist in your personal interactions, your social circles and your professional encounters. The same day dental implant sets the post, adds the abutment and tops off the artificial crown all in just one visit. The immediate benefits are quite obvious; you leave the office with a healthy smile and don’t have to wait months for the gap to be filled. The risk you take is that the bone integration may not be successful since the crown is now delivering pressures through the normal forces of eating which might loosen the implant resulting in failure.
The Benefits of Deciding on a Dental Implant Replacement
The dental implant is the closest thing to a natural tooth, not only cosmetically, but also functionally. The post will act as a root delivering natural pressure sensations through biting and chewing. It will also provide temperature sensations transmitting both hot and cold. The dental implant delivers total confidence not only cosmetically through your healthy smile but also through other functions like speaking. In fact, the fusion of the post is also good for the health of the jawbone deterring any atrophy and securing good bone density. The life expectancy is extended beyond what one might expect as well. Schedule your oral examination and see if a same day dental implant is the right solution for you.
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