Dental Implants Roswell | Implant Dentistry Peachtree Corners

Dental implants are a common procedure for replacing missing or badly damaged teeth. Dental implants fall in both the restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry categories. A dental implant can offer comfort and stability and is the best option in replacing a natural tooth.

Implants are manufactured as an anchor that looks like a cylinder or a screw. All implants are artificial replacements for natural tooth roots and are used in upper and lower jaws. They are made of titanium and other materials that are well-suited to the human body. Installation of Implants are attached to the jawbone and gum tissue to provide a stable base for one or more custom artificial replacement teeth.

Dental implants have been used for several decades and patients of all ages have chosen dental implants to replace a single tooth or several teeth. Dental implants and their crowns help restore the ability to chew food. They help fill out a face that otherwise could look sunken because of missing teeth. Unlike dentures, implants are not removed for overnight soaking and cleaning and no adhesives are needed.

Treatment generally is a three-part process that takes several months.

In the first step, your dentist will surgically place the implant in the jaw, with the top of the implant slightly above the top of the bone. A screw is inserted into the implant to prevent gum tissue and other debris from entering. The gum then is secured over the implant. The implant will remain covered for approximately three to six months while it fuses with the bone. This is a process called “osseointegration.”

In the second step, the implant is uncovered and the dentist attaches an extension (called a post) to the implant. At this point the gum tissue is allowed to heal around the post. Some implants require a second surgical procedure in which a post is attached to connect the replacement teeth. With other implants the implant and post are a single unit placed in the mouth during the initial surgery.

In the third and final step, the dentist makes an artificial tooth, which has a size, shape, color and fit that will blend with your other teeth. Once completed, the artificial tooth is attached to the implant post.

Who is a good candidate for implant treatment? You, me and anyone else that wishes to have an implant and is in good health. However, you need to have healthy gums and adequate bone structure to support an implant. You should be committed to complete oral hygiene to keep your mouth healthy and you should schedule regular dental visits. Ask if implants are an option for you.