By Arthur Kezian
A missing tooth can ruin your smile and make you look older as well. What’s more, Dr Kezian suggests that if left unattended, a missing tooth will lead to development of a variety of health complications e.g. tooth decay, painful TMJ disorders, or even gum disease. At first, bridgework and full or partial dentures were the only ways of dealing with cases of missing teeth. However, at the moment, continuous technological advancements have paved the way for modern dental science to come up with a variety of options, implants being one of them, that have proven to be very effective in restoring the look of your smile after losing a tooth. Below you will learn more about the process of dental implantation as well as the benefits linked to it.
This process takes place in two main phases:
· First phase, osseointegration: the implant (a tiny screw like device made from titanium) is surgically inserted into the jaw bone.
· The implant is left for a couple of months to fully heal.
Advantages of the Dental Implant:
· Teeth function: Dental implants are placed below the gum line meaning you won’t have to worry about your teeth ever slipping, sliding or in need of any form of adjustments.
· The appearance of your smile: Dentists responsible for overseeing the dental implantation process will do quality dental work. By the time they are done no one should notice that your tooth is an implant; the dental implants should be indistinguishable from your natural teeth. As a result, you will be able to smile without worrying about the aesthetics of your teeth.
· Overall mouth health: Being that the implant is completely integrated to the part of the mouth [the jaw bone] the bone tissues will continue to remain healthy and strong. In fact, with dental implantation you won’t have to worry about bone deterioration usually associated with long term denture wear. Apart from the above, dental implants are also impervious to decay since they usually restore the proper spacing right along the dental arch. Dental implants will help you keep your teeth clean and disease free.
Prior to making a decision to go for dental implants, you should make an appointment with your family dentist. This is important because he will conduct a thorough examination of your jaw bone to find out whether you have the bone strength required to support implants. If you qualify, then you are set for the dental implantation process which is a very good decision for the long term health as well as beauty of your smile.
Once you have qualified for dental implants, feel free to find out all there is to know about dental implantation costs, how insurance cover is involved and details of all the payment options.
Your dental office is the best source of information especially on matters about dental implants, hence, you should only consult with them bearing in mind that they have experience. For more information about dental implants you can visit Dr. Kezian’s website linked below.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 -N.S.
