A Shot at a Second Chance: Dental Implants

By Arthur Kezian

Before you learn about something, it is important to cover the basics. So, for dental implants, the basics start from a simple question – what is a dental implant? A dental implant, just like any other implant, replaces a part of your body with something that looks or acts just like it. Dental implants replace your teeth; they provide a strong, natural looking tooth as well as a brighter, whiter smile. If you have a missing tooth, you should look into dental implants. Mentioned below are reasons why implants are beneficial followed by the procedure of a dental implant.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are helpful for people who have missing teeth or have a tooth that needs to be extracted. They boost up self esteem, especially for those who have had missing teeth for a while, and they make you feel comfortable with your smile. Apart from their physical appearance and the benefits that provides, implants also help you chew better and improve your speech (if you have missing teeth). Dental implants vary in success rates because everyone’s body is different. Generally speaking though, implants have a very high success rate. Patients who receive implants are so thankful that they can smile the way they used to. It’s amazing how much of a difference a smile can make!

The Procedure:

Once you’ve had a consultation with your dentist and have come up with a treatment plan, you are ready to start your implant procedure. During the first visit, the actual implant is placed into the socket of your bone where your missing tooth used to be. The implant is a small post usually made of titanium. This implant is left alone until the jawbone heals around it, giving it more structural support. As the bone grows around the implant it secures its place (the healing process is very important). The healing process depends on the person, but it usually takes around 2-3 months.

Once the implant is secured into the jawbone, you are ready for the second step. A small post that is used as a connector is attached to the implant. This is called the abutment and helps hold the new tooth that is going to be placed on it. The new tooth that is going to be used is going to be a crown. Everything after the abutment is basically a crown procedure. Your dentist will take impressions of your bite to create a model from it. This model is sent off to a lab where your new crown will be made to match your existing teeth. The crown is made very precisely taking shape, color, texture, and size into consideration; this is done to make the implants look as natural as possible.

When your crown is ready, your dentist will place it onto the abutment and adjust your bite to make sure it is not high or rough. This is basically the last step of the procedure. You then have a new tooth added to your smile and can feel more confident about smiling and laughing.

As far as keeping the dental implants under good condition, you have to treat it just like you would any other crown or your other teeth. You must brush and floss to keep it clean as well as keep up with your regular dental check-ups with your dentist to make sure the implant is doing fine.

If you have any questions or concerns about dental implants, contact Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS. He and his staff will be delighted to answer your questions and help you in every which way. Dr. Kezian has done many implant cases and with a quick consultation he can let you know if you are a good candidate. Call his office today; what do you have to lose?

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com

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Dental Implant Dentures: A Resolution for Loose Dentures

By Arthur Kezian

Dental implant dentures also known as false teeth are often used as an alternative to the missing teeth. These are often removable teeth and are usually supported by soft and hard tissues present in the oral activity. The person might have lost the teeth due to several reasons such as accidental falls or tooth decay. Dr. Kezian and staff work with implants which provide the ultimate solution for individuals suffering from loose dentures – which can be annoying at times. There are occasions where people using dentures find them getting slipped while eating and moving unnaturally while engaging in conversation with other people. Fitting is an important aspect of any denture implantation in the patient.

The major cause of loose dentures is jawbone deterioration. It is natural for the jawbone to shrink due to the absence of teeth. The jaw bone usually stays healthy through chewing stimulation from the connecting tooth roots which obtain nutrients from the patient’s body. The loss of teeth results in the stoppage of nutrients being received by the jawbone which eventually starts shrinking. This is what causes the failure of dentures to fit perfectly in the jaw of the person’s mouth.

Replacement for Dentures

Dr. Kezian recommends dental implant dentures which will help the patient restore tooth functionality by replacing traditional dentures. The restoration procedure comprises of two parts: ‘Dental Implant Rod’ and ‘Dental Crown’.

·         Dental Implant Rod is usually made up of bio compatible titanium which allows the dental implant to move forward with the jaw similar to that of a tooth root.
·         The second part is the dental crown which is placed comfortably towards the top of implanted rod. It is designed to serve the exposed structure of the missing teeth. It is manufactured with porcelain and is shaped to look like a natural tooth.
·         The combination of dental implant rod and dental crown together constitutes a secured tooth replacement that looks realistic in nature.

Benefits of Dental Implants than traditional dentures

It has a lot of benefits compared to the traditional form of dentures.

·         One of the greatest benefits of dental implants is that it does not need any messy pastes or any form of suction for staying inside the mouth of the individual.
·         It stays intact while eating some of the toughest foods. This is made possible with the help of an implanted rod.
·         These kind of dental restorations are durable in nature and will last a lifetime if proper oral care is undertaken by the patient.
·         It can also be easily maintained compared to traditional dentures.

Instead of removing the dentures from the mouth, the dental implant technique does not require any removal and the person can brush and floss their dental implant similar to that of a natural tooth. It gives the patient the same feeling as that of natural teeth. The method of placement makes it stronger compared to dentures. Thus it creates a stable foundation that is required for a natural looking tooth restoration. The direct implementation to the jawbone makes it the closest and most preferred choice to a natural tooth.

New techniques eliminate the denture pains that patients experience even with modern denture methods. Pain is supposed to be the highest in people who are using a full set of lower dentures. These are some of the reasons that have led to the increase in popularity of dental implants as a quicker and natural substitute for the missing teeth. Dr. Kezian's office offers the best solution for the missing teeth problem using advanced generation methods making it a much better option compared to conventional dentures.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

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Dental Implants – No More Embarrassment from Missing Teeth

By Arthur Kezian

Dental implants are a great alternative for replacing missing teeth. They are also highly effective when it comes to replacing fixed bridges, partials and holding the dentures securely. The best thing about dental implant is that they encourage bone growth and helps in keeping the jaw strong and healthy.

Missing teeth may cause major dental problems in the future such as improper jaw alignment and problems with using your teeth and gums effectively. Oral health problems are systemic and can affect other areas of the body. It is imperative that the problem of missing tooth and other dental related issues be treated as soon as possible. Dental implants offers a wide range of services to help you deal with missing teeth. It involves the placement of a small medical-grade titanium post into the bone, which substitutes as an artificial tooth. The surrounding bone cells and gum tissues act around it and heal it. Replacement tooth crown is then attached to the new artificial root. The dental implant will then look and even feel like your natural tooth.

Implants are secure and fully functional replacement option for missing teeth, as they do not have to rely on neighboring teeth for support. Implants also help reduce the impact of lost teeth to the jaw such as gum recession or bone loss. If you think that implants do not allow your teeth to function the same way as your normal teeth, you are way off the mark. You can bite and chew like you do with your regular teeth without the fear of them coming off.

Implant dentistry is a boon to those who have lost their tooth or several teeth, as they no longer have to suffer a lifetime of discomfiture and bother. The fact that they are topped with realistic replacement teeth makes it possible for them to be used as regular teeth. There is no way anyone will know that you have implants unless you choose to tell them.

Dental implants offer patients a wide variety of choices to replace missing teeth. They can also choose from partial removable dentures, fixed dental bridges and traditional full dentures depending on their requirement and budget. It is absolutely important to get the dental implant service done by a good and reputable professional to get the best value for money.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

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