Improve Your Chances for a Successful Dental Implant Recovery

Our implant dentist understands the distressing effects tooth loss has on our patients. When a tooth is lost in adulthood, patients suffer with diminished oral function and in many cases depression and social anxiety. In addition to having difficulty chewing food, losing one or more teeth increases the risk for further tooth loss because empty tooth sockets cannot support neighboring teeth. Fortunately, patients have many options for tooth replacement, including dental implants.

The Scoop on Dental Implants

Unlike anything else currently available for replacing lost teeth, dental implants function very closely to real, biological teeth. This is because dental implants replace more than just the crown of a tooth; they replace the tooth’s roots, too. For example, prosthetics such as dentures and bridges rest on top of the gums and only fill in the missing structure of a tooth above the gum line. A dental implant, however, has a titanium rod that is embedded into the jawbone. This provides a greater level of stability and security for a prosthetic crown. Dental implants are also permanent and are cared for just like natural teeth with normal flossing and brushing.

The unique construction of a dental implant affords patients with more stability because the body responds to titanium as if it were actual mineralized tissue. The jawbone will eventually fuse to the implant through a natural process called osseointegration, creating a biocompatible replacement tooth. [pullquote]To enjoy a speedy recovery, be sure to follow all instructions provided by our practice and feel free to call our office for any questions.[/pullquote]

Recovery Tips for Dental Implants Patients

Receiving a dental implant involves an initial consultation to determine your candidacy, the surgical implantation of the titanium rod, and the bonding of a dental crown after a recovering from the implantion process. During your recovery period, our implant dentist will provide a wealth of information on the healing process along with instructions on how you should care for your teeth and the implant site as you heal. In the beginning, there may be dietary restrictions, as well. To enjoy a speedy recovery, be sure to follow all instructions provided by our practice and feel free to call our office for any questions.

To determine if you are a candidate for implants, contact our office at 210-616-0858 today to schedule an appointment with our implant dentist.