Dental implants are surgically implanted prosthetic teeth used to replace one or more missing teeth in your smile. When you choose dental implants as your restorative dentistry solution, you are making an investment in the longterm health and functionality of your smile.
Dental implants are unique because they replace not only the lost tooth crown, visible above the gum line but also the tooth root beneath the gums. This provides many benefits for dental health, jaw structure and the long term stability of your new tooth.
If you are interested in finding out if dental implants are right for you, please schedule an appointment today. As your trusted dentist in Plantation, FL, we are here to help you determine if dental implants are right for you. Dr. Dham encourages patients to choose dental implants when possible. This is because dental implants provide exceptional support for lasting oral health, making them the premier choice in tooth replacement.
Dental Implants in Plantation FL
Dental implants provide a variety of benefits that you simply won’t find in another restorative option. Dr. Dham and her team are known for providing excellent care for their implant dentistry patients and will make sure you are fully informed on the dental implant process.
Because there is a surgical element to dental implants, there is also an extensive healing process as well to assure that you get the benefits your desire from your restoration. Patients can look forward to the following benefits from their dental implants once properly healed:
No dietary restrictions
Dental implants include a surgically implanted post that fuses into your jawbone. This surgically implanted portion of the implant gives your restoration tooth-root functionality. With this in mind, you do not have to worry about changing your diet to prevent damage to the implant. The tooth will remain in its place while you eat crunchy or chewy foods.
Natural-looking & comfortable
Dental implants are topped off with customized dental crowns that are designed to fit seamlessly into your smile. We take dental impressions to ensure that our crown will fit neatly into your existing socket. We also ensure that we color-match your implant to blend in with your surrounding teeth.
Affords bite stability & prevents shifting of teeth
When you are missing a tooth, your bite pattern is thrown off which can cause a lot of problems for your smile. Some patients may experience jaw pain, tension headaches, or shifting teeth due to a missing tooth.
This is because when you are missing a tooth, the rest of your teeth and mouth muscles have to compensate for it. A surgically implanted dental implant will restore your bite pattern and prevent your other teeth from shifting into misaligned positions.
Promotes bone regeneration & prevents facial sagging
If you are missing a tooth, over time, your jawbone will weaken where it was supposed to be supporting the tooth. This can cause facial sagging and is especially likely if you are missing more than one tooth.
Dental implants replace your missing tooth effectively to prevent facial sagging. Because of the portion that fuses together with your jawbone, this stimulates the bone to grow in the same way the natural tooth root does.
Reduces the risk of gum disease & gum recession
Patients who are missing teeth are more at risk for gum disease and gum recession. This is because it can be difficult to keep a smile clean if it is missing teeth. Bacteria and residues cling to the remaining teeth at difficult angles, making it more likely for plaque and tartar to buildup around the gumline. It is much easier to take care of a restored smile.
Minimizes risk of additional tooth loss
When you are missing a tooth, your surrounding teeth are constantly compensating for it. This added pressure wears down your teeth over time much faster than they typically would. By investing in dental implants now, you are minimizing your risk for additional tooth loss later on. Additionally, dental implants do not require any support from surrounding teeth as dental bridges do.