Dental Implants At Gray Oak Family Dental

Dental Implants At Gray Oak Family Dental

Losing a tooth or several teeth can be a very scary thing. No one wants to have gaps in their mouth. The missing teeth not only affect a person’s smile but can also affect the way they eat and speak. Missing teeth can also affect overall oral health as well as the overall health of the body. At Gray Oak Family Dental we want our patients to know they don’t have to live with missing teeth. Our Sherman Texas dental office offers many different treatment options to replace missing teeth and restore a smile. 

One of the most popular ways to replace missing teeth is with dental implants. Dental implants are beneficial because they can be used to replace one tooth or several teeth. Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jaw bone. Once placed these wonderful restorations fuse to the jaw bone and function like an actual tooth root. This fusion to the bone known as osseointegration makes the implant stable and extremely strong. This process can take up to six months. 

Once the dentist is satisfied with the stability of the dental implant post he will proceed with the completion of the implant restoration. This includes the placement of an abutment that sits above the gumline. The abutment is the part that the crown will be cemented too. After the abutment is secured, impressions are made and a crown is fabricated to fit on top of the abutment. Once the crown is cemented to the abutment the dental implant is completed and the missing tooth is replaced. 

What Are Dental Implants Used For?

Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or used to support a bridge or denture. When a patient loses several teeth an implant bridge can be used to replace those teeth. With an implant bridge, two implants are placed on both sides of the missing teeth. These implants will work as anchors for the bridge. Once the implants have healed and fusion is completed a bridge will be fabricated to fit on top of the two implants. 

If a person has a denture or partial or needs either, implants can be used to make them more solid and secure. Dentures and partials are known to slip up and down during eating or talking. With the use of implants, dentures or partials can snap into place and be secured without the use of adhesives. Implants give patients who wear dentures or partials more confident with their smiles. 

How Does A Person Know If They Are A Good Candidate For Implants? 

Implants are one of the best options for replacing missing teeth. However, certain conditions must be met before dental implants can be placed. For dental implants to be successful, a patient must have adequate bone to support the implant. Not only must the jawbone density be sufficient the gums must also be healthy. The gums play a big role in the support and success of the implant. Fortunately, for patients who may have bone loss or gum recession, soft tissue augmentation and bone grafts can be used to help rebuild the area enough to provide adequate support for the implant.

Benefits of Dental Implants 

There are many benefits to dental implants. Some of these benefits include:

* Restores a smile by filling gaps left by missing teeth

* Look and feel like natural teeth

* Stop bone loss

* Stop gum recession

* Improve confidence 

* Greater stability for dentures and partials

* Keeps teeth from shifting 

* Long-lasting 

If a person lives in the Sherman Texas area and would like to learn more about implants contact Gray Oak Family Dental today. Our professional team is ready to assist everyone and answer any questions they may have. Call or office today to make an appointment.