Dental Implants 101: A Comprehensive Guide to a Permanent Smile Solution
Considering dental implants? You’re looking at one of the most effective and enduring solutions for missing teeth. At Revive Dental in Longmont, Colorado, we specialize in providing dental implants that are not just replacements for missing teeth but are long-term investments in your oral health. Here’s everything you need to know about getting a permanent smile solution with us.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are surgical components that interface with the bone of the jaw or skull to support dental prosthetics such as a crown, bridge or denture. They are a popular alternative to dentures or bridges that don’t fit well and offer a way to replace teeth in a manner that mimics your natural teeth.
Types of Dental Implants
- Endosteal Implants: These are the most common type of implants placed directly into the jawbone.
- Subperiosteal Implants: These implants are placed under the gum but on, or above, the jawbone. This option is best for patients who do not have a jawbone that is healthy enough and do not want to undergo a bone augmentation procedure to rebuild it.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Improved Oral Health: Dental implants don’t require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does. Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health.
- Durability: Implants are very durable and can last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.
- Convenience: Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.
The Process of Getting Dental Implants
- Consultation and Planning: Everything starts with a detailed dental exam in which we take 3D images and dental impressions of your mouth.
- Implant Placement: The implant, made of titanium, is surgically placed in the jawbone.
- Healing and Osseointegration: Over the next few months, the implant integrates with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration.
- Abutment and Crown Placement: Once the integration is complete, an abutment is placed over the implant post, and then the new artificial tooth (or crown) is placed on top.
Long-Term Care for Dental Implants
Caring for dental implants is similar to caring for your natural teeth: brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly. Although implants can’t develop cavities, they can undergo wear and tear, just like natural teeth.
At Revive Dental, we not only serve Longmont, but our expert dental services are also available to residents of Mead, Fort Lupton, Berthoud, Northglenn and Thornton. Our state-of-the-art clinic equipped with the latest dental technology ensures that you receive the most advanced and comfortable dental care.
Considering dental implants as a solution for missing teeth? Contact Revive Dental to schedule your consultation today. With dental implants, you’re not just restoring your smile; you’re investing in a permanent solution that will benefit your oral health for years to come.
