What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are comprised of three pieces, constructed from titanium and a porcelain crown. They are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their many benefits and guaranteed durability and longevity. For those with one or more missing teeth, we encourage you to consider dental implants as your tooth restoration option.
Why Dental Implants?
Many patients in Cherry Hill and Camden County, NJ choose dental implants as a cure for their missing teeth. Dental implants offer oral health relief as well as emotional relief from living with a gap in your smile. They’re designed to look and feel like natural teeth, with all the benefits attached.
Dental Implant Process
The complete process for dental implants will vary depending on a number of factors – the condition of their oral health prior to surgery, how many implants they are receiving, and if any supplemental procedures are needed. On average, the three phase surgery can take place over the course of four to six months.
Dental Implant Benefits
The success of dental implants is thanks to a fusion process called osseointegration. This takes place when the implant is first embedded into the bone, where it triggers the bone to regenerate and create a strong bond with the implant that reaps many benefits.
Dental Implants vs. Dentures
Patients are discovering the advantages that dental implants hold over dentures when it comes to a lifetime of use. While dentures may be cheaper and quicker to acquire, patients have found that cost-effective benefits of dental implants outweigh their previous dentures’.
Read more about why patients are opting for dental implants.
Are You a Candidate?
Good candidates for dental implants are those who have sufficient bone and gum support, are in generally good health to undergo surgery, and maintain generally good oral health as well. While you may not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to contact us about your interest as there are treatments and processes available to help your candidacy.
Bone Grafting
If a patient is lacking in bone or gum support in which the implant will be embedded, it may be recommended that a bone graft or gum graft be performed. This procedure allows the jaw to grow and strengthen in support for the dental implants to come.
Tooth Decay and Dental Implants
One of the most common reasons for tooth loss happens to be from tooth decay. While often associated with children and cavities, adults are just as susceptible to this form of decay with improper oral care. Dental implants can help if the damage is too great.
Read more about tooth decay and how dental implants can help.
Got a Question? Contact Us!
Dental implants can offer many benefits for patients in Cherry Hill and Camden County, NJ. At Craig S. Donn, DDS we offer quality implants for our patients with one or more missing teeth, or who are in danger of losing teeth. If you have any questions regarding dental implants and what they can do for your smile, we encourage you to explore our site or FAQ page. Feel free to contact us and one of our helpful staff members will be on hand to answer your question. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Donn as well, to discover if you and your smile are good candidates for dental implants.