Cosmetic Dental Implants Charlotte
Cosmetic Dental implants are lasting, stable tooth replacements that can be used to replace one missing tooth, several missing teeth or complete arches of teeth.
There are three steps
1. The titanium screws are inserted with precision into the gums and the jawbone using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Implants prevent the jawbone deterioration and tissue loss. If there is not enough bone to hold the implant, the dentist will first perform bone graft. The bone heals in a process called osseointegration.
2. A connector (also called as abutment) is placed on top of the dental implant.
3. The abutment holds the crown which are custom made to fit the mouth. If replacing more than single tooth, custom made bridge or denture will be made to fit the mouth.
What is Dental Implant Surgery?
Dental implants surgery can be easily explained as a procedure where the roots of the tooth are replaced with screw-like posts that are made with metals and the damaged or the missing teeth are then replaced with artificial ones, which will then function like a real tooth without none being the wiser about it. The replaced root of the tooth is called a dental implant which is usually made with titanium. Dental implants surgery is the preferred alternative to dentures or bridgework, which may not fit well.
Dental implants are a permanent solution as these implants would not slip, make any noise, or cause bone damage which is a common issue with dentures and bridgework.
Types of dental implants
When it comes to dental implants, there are two different types that are recommended by the doctor according to the patient’s requirement – endosteal and subperiosteal. In endosteal implants, which is the commonly used implant nowadays, the implant is placed inside the bone, whereas in subperiosteal, the implant rests on top of the jawbone and under the gum tissue.
How to know whether a patient requires dental implants or not?
The best way to know whether dental implants surgery is right for a patient is to reach out to Apollo Dental and book a dental appointment as soon as possible.
Here are some signs that will indicate that, yes, dental implants would be right for the patient.
- If the patient has one or more missing teeth
- The jawbone of the patient has reached its full growth
- The patient should be able to have a bone graft if they do not have adequate bone to secure the dental implants.
- Healthy oral tissues are a must.
- Don’t have any health condition that can impact the bone healing procedure.
- Unable to wear dentures
- The patients want to improve their speaking ability.
- The patient does not smoke tobacco
- Can commit several months for the procedure
When would bone grafting be required?
A preliminary checkup is done before the surgery, and if the patient’s jawbone is not thick enough, the patient would need bone grafting to handle the dental implant. The reason for that is when an individual chew their food, a tremendous amount of pressure would be placed on the bone, and if the bone is not strong enough to support the dental implant, then it would fail. What a bone graft does is that it creates a robust base for the implant.
Choices of artificial teeth
Yes, a patient can also choose whether they want fixed or removable false teeth. They both have benefits and drawbacks.
Removable teeth – The patient can remove the false teeth to either clean or repair them, and it is very similar to conventional removable dentures.
Fixed teeth – Here, the false tooth is permanently fixed with the individual implant abutment.
What to do after the surgery?
- Practice regular oral care
- Keep up with your appointments
- Do not put too much pressure on the implants
- Avoid tobacco and caffeine products
Apollo Dental provides its patients with a hassle-free dental implants procedure. Our world-class professional staff takes care of everything from pre-surgery preparation to after-surgery care. The dental implant is a lengthy procedure, and Apollo Dental stays with its patients every step of the way to ensure that they do not face any difficulty before and after the surgery. Moreover, we always look forward to providing the best dental implant solutions to provide you with a beautiful smile.
Meet Dr. Seth
Dr. Ishita Seth graduated from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Massachusetts in 2010. She also holds a dental degree from the Government Dental College – Patiala, India and has several academic achievements. She is fluent in English and culturally attuned to patients from various backgrounds.
Dr. Ishita Seth has done the prestigious Maxi-Course to place dental implant procedure. She has also done several live implant courses. You learn the cutting-edge technology to combine with dentistry.
Over the decades, the combination of dentistry with technology has converted a lot of blind end procedures into precision dentistry.This helps improve patient outcomes significantly with excellent patient care.
At Apollo Dental in Ballantyne, Dr. Ishita Seth believes that dental knowledge is a lifelong process which humbles us. We thank everyone for this wonderful opportunity to learn and serve the humanity. A satisfied patient leaves with a smile and that is ‘PRICELESS’.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) — is justified for presurgical diagnosis, preoperative planning and peri-operative transfer for oral implant rehabilitation. It decreases the risk of complications, improves the outcome and overall patient care.
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