Dental Implants Missing or severely damaged teeth are not suitable for your facial aesthetics and oral health. When you want to fix your teeth, the prosthodontist at Rocket City Prosthodontics may recommend dental implants to aid in supporting artificial teeth. These dental appliances are surgically placed to mount replacement teeth easily. However, not all patients are viable candidates for dental implants, so we conduct a comprehensive assessment to ensure it is the best course of action. With years of providing implant placement, you can count on us to provide exceptional services.Helpful LinksA great dental experience begins with preparation and education. Before your appointment, you may find it helpful to review the following pages related to Dental Implants: Complete Fixed Bridge
Single Tooth Replacement with Implant Multiple Teeth Replacement with Implants All on X Implant Restoration Partial Fixed Bridge Overdentures How Do Dental Implants Work?As mentioned, dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone beneath the patient's gums. With that in mind, a professional dental practitioner should only perform the procedure. This goes a long way in preventing complications that arise from improper placement and surgical injuries. We leverage innovative equipment and techniques to customize implants for your needs, guaranteeing a secure fit for bridges, dentures, and crown placement. Some people don't consider ordinary dentures and bridges comfortable because of frequent gagging, poor ridges, and soft spots. Additionally, bridges are attached on both sides of the space left by a missing tooth. With dental implants, we don't need to prepare adjacent teeth or grind them down to ensure the new teeth hold in place. Prospective patients for dental implants should undergo a comprehensive inspection to determine if they are viable candidates for the procedure. Our prosthodontist will assess gum health, adequate bone mass to support implants, and your overall oral health. Even if you are cleared for a placement procedure, we recommend maintaining meticulous oral hygiene and scheduling routine dental visits with our team of experts. These are vital measures which ensure the long-term success of the treatment. Types of Dental ImplantsOnce you qualify for implant placement, we recommend either Endosteal or Subperiosteal implants. The American Dental Association recognizes these two dental implant types as the safest, so you don't have to worry about compromising your oral health and well-being during or after treatment. Endosteal ImplantsEndosteal dental implants are surgically implanted into the jawbone. Another surgery is needed after the surrounding gum tissue heals to connect the original implants to the post. This allows the dentist or prosthodontist to attach the artificial tooth or teeth to the post or group on a denture or bridge. The procedure is highly invasive and should only be performed by a professional. Subperiosteal ImplantsSubperiosteal implants comprise of metallic frames fitted onto your jawbone below the gum tissue. As your gums heal, the metal frames become fixed into the jawbone. Before attaching the posts to the frame, the doctor will ensure you are properly healed. These posts protrude through the gums, allowing for the mounting of artificial teeth. Regardless of the type of implants installed, we recommend coming in for follow-up treatments to ensure everything is healing correctly without affecting your oral function and health. Contact us at Rocket City Prosthodontics to learn more about dental implants. You can reach our representatives through (256) 207-8943 and schedule a consultation with the dental experts. |
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