A tooth implant, in other words, a “single-tooth implant,” is used, or can be used, when all other cosmetic options have been ruled out in creating a solution for a missing tooth. In the past, if a tooth was infected, the only option at that time was to pull the tooth, and deal with the consequences of having a missing tooth; which eventually led to misaligned teeth.
Today, advanced technology allows us to not only rectify the probable, but do it in a way that makes the original tooth a long gone memory. An dental implant is surgically placed in an area carved out in your jawbone by the oral surgeon. Once the implant attaches itself to the bone, it acts as a new “root” for the crown that will be used to replace the the missing tooth. A crown, or cap, which is designed to look, and act, like a natural tooth, is placed on the implant; and when done properly, will fit so well within the jawline, that it will be unnoticeable to most people.
Teeth implants work well on jawbones that are strong enough to hold, and support this new root. In situations where there is not enough jawbone, a whole other layer is added to the surgical procedure, known as b”one augmentation.” However, the only this process works is if the natural teeth, and the tissue supporting the area where the implant will take place, needs to be in good health as well.
A tooth implant, as close to the real thing as we can get to at this point in time, is still not the cure-all for everyone dealing with missing teeth, or infected teeth. The reason is because there are occasions where the dentist will not be able to match the color of the tooth, with the rest of the teeth in the mouth. Now, this can be fixed if the patient decides to get involved with teeth whitening, however, it is not the norm for someone to undergo an entirely other process right after having dental implant surgery – but, the option is available.
In other instances, the teeth will end up becoming misaligned anyway because the implant was placed at an angle that the jawbone could accommodate. From a cosmetic point of view, there are also situations where the implant is noticeable from other teeth because the crown appears bulkier than the surrounding teeth. All of these are issues that can arise, and yet, even with all that, science has shown us that these implants can last as long as twenty-five years, and make up for the missing tooth in such a satisfying way, that the issues that could arise are easily accepted.
If you are in the Bellevue area of Washington, and are thinking thinking of getting involved with a tooth implant, or even multiple implants, waste no time and schedule an appointment with the “Tooth Implant Pros of Bellevue.” The Pros are the premier implant specialists for your tooth replacement needs. They make sure the practices they work with offer:
1) The entire implant procedure onsite
2) A free consult to make sure you qualify for an implant – if they do charge, they make sure it comes off the cost of the implant on the back end.
3) Financing options for those who are not covered by insurance.
Many people looking for an implant solution trust the Pros to point them in the right direction. Contact them today to learn about how they can work with you to solve your oral issue today.
