Missing teeth can significantly impact oral health, appearance, and quality of life. At Precision Dental, we provide high-quality dental implants in New Port Richey, FL, designed to restore your smile with long-lasting and natural-looking results. Our comprehensive dental implant services offer a permanent solution to missing teeth, improving both functionality and aesthetics.
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jawbone to act as artificial tooth roots. These posts bond with your bone through a process called osseointegration, creating a strong foundation for the replacement teeth. Once healed, custom-made crowns are attached to the implants, seamlessly blending in with your natural teeth.
Most individuals with missing teeth can benefit from dental implants. You may be an ideal candidate if:
For those with reduced bone density, bone grafting options may be available to strengthen the jaw for implant placement.
There are several steps involved in the dental implant process. This process usually takes several months to a year or more, depending on your body’s ability to heal. Here’s what you can expect before, during, and after implant placement.
The first step in the process is the consultation. During this appointment, the dentist will examine your mouth and take X-rays to determine if the implants are right for you. We will discuss your oral and overall health history, your oral hygiene habits, and your expectations for treatment. This information will be used to create your personal treatment plan.
If you need additional procedures, such as extractions, bone grafting, or gum disease treatment, those will be completed first. In most cases, you’ll need time to heal before the implants can be placed with the exception of extractions. Depending on the condition of your mouth, the implants may be placed at the same time.
There are several surgical steps that must be completed:
First, the implant screw will be placed in the jawbone. This involves making an incision in the gum and drilling a hole in the jawbone. The incision will be closed, and you will be sent home to heal.
Once the jawbone has healed around and fused with the implant, you will return to have the abutment placed. This involves opening the incision to expose the implant and attaching the abutment. A healing cap is placed on top to allow the gum to heal without covering the abutment. This is what connects the prosthetic tooth to the implant screw.
At this time, you will choose and order your prosthetic tooth and an impression will be made to send to the dental lab. This takes a couple of weeks.
Once the dental lab sends your prosthetic tooth to the clinic, we will schedule your appointment to have it placed. First, we will check it for proper fit. Then, if everything looks and feels right, we will secure it in place.
Aftercare varies depending on the stage of the process you are in. You will want to stick to a liquid diet for the first few days following implant surgery. Then, you may transition to a soft food diet when you feel ready. You’ll want to stick to soft foods until osseointegration has occurred.
Once the prosthetic tooth is in place, you do not need to follow any special aftercare instructions. Simply brush and floss your teeth to prevent bacteria and plaque from building up and causing complications.
Don’t let missing teeth hold you back. At Precision Dental, we’re here to help you restore your smile and regain your confidence with top-quality dental implants in New Port Richey, FL. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how dental implants can transform your smile and oral health.
Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime, with proper care and maintenance. This includes brushing twice daily, flossing once, and visiting the dentist for an exam and cleaning every 6 months.
Local anesthesia is administered for the surgery, so you won’t feel any pain. You may have some discomfort when the anesthesia wears off and as your jawbone heals around and fuses with the implant. However, this is only mild discomfort and you should be able to keep it under control with OTC pain relievers.
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