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Tooth loss can have a major impact on a person’s dental health, quality of life, and confidence. Removable dentures and dental bridges have been the go-to options for years to replace missing teeth, but these fixes come with significant drawbacks. Fortunately, they are no longer the only options for tooth replacement. Dental implants can help patients restore their beautiful smiles permanently, and they come highly recommended by dental professionals all over the world. Restorative dentist, Marc Lazare, D.D.S., M.A.G.D. practices general and cosmetic dentistry in New York City and specializes in restoring the dental implant(s) once the Oral Surgeon or Periodontist has performed the surgical procedure of placing the implant fixtures. Dr. Lazare will coordinate appointments and procedures to make everything more seamless from the initial placement of the implant(s) to the final restoration(s).
Dental implants have become the gold standard in dental medicine for replacing missing teeth, as they spare the surrounding structures while also preserving the levels of bone in the jaw. The artificial teeth function as normal teeth and help strengthen the dentition as a whole. Implants offer a more permanent tooth replacement solution that helps patients maintain their quality of life.
Subperiosteal Implants
Rather than being screwed into the jawbone, a subperiosteal implant consists of a metal frame that is situated below the gum tissue, resting over the jawbone. As the gums heal, they fix the frame in place, so it is secured to the jawbone. The frame contains one or more posts so the artificial teeth can be mounted. Each post rises above the gum line so the new teeth can be attached. This technique is not as popular or common as endosteal implants.
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Endosteal implant surgery is the more popular two-part implant procedure.
Endosteal Implants
Endosteal implant surgery is the more popular two-part implant procedure, during which the surgical screw, cylinder, or post is first implanted into the patient’s jawbone. After adequate healing of the surrounding bone and soft tissues, the tooth is secured to the post.
A single crown can be fixed into place, or multiple artificial teeth in the form of a bridge or denture can be connected to the post.
Subperiosteal implant consists of a metal frame that is situated below the gum tissue.
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What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a two-part device that permanently replaces both the visible part of the tooth and the root structures beneath the gum line. During an easy, minor surgical procedure, a biocompatible titanium post is placed into the bone of the jaw to replace the tooth’s root, and a replacement artificial tooth is secured to its surface inside the mouth. The post will integrate with area bone over time and remains securely fixed for the patient’s lifetime. A custom-designed artificial tooth, also called a crown, is attached to the screw above the gum line.
Implants are often indistinguishable from natural teeth, except when seen on dental x-rays. They feel and function like normal teeth. The color, shape, and size of each new tooth will be crafted to match the surrounding teeth. Dental implants can provide patients with a more beautiful smile, replacing missing teeth, unhealthy teeth, or teeth that do not match the set due to imperfections in their size, shape, or color. Implants are highly customizable, so individual results may vary.
An implant can support a single crown, a fixed bridge, or overlying implant-supported dentures. Practitioners and patients alike see dental implants as a superior treatment option over other types of tooth replacement in most cases, especially when only a single tooth is missing.
A fixed dental bridge will also stabilize the area of a single missing tooth, but this procedure requires the teeth on either side of the treatment site to have some surrounding tooth structure ground down to allow room for the materials of the three-unit crown fixture to be placed. Implant-supported dentures combine a permanent fixture with removable dentures for cases where multiple dental implants are not feasible.
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Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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What to Expect During The Invisalign Process
Aligner Usage and Adjustments
Over the course of months, patients will wear a new aligner every week. The aligners begin as tight-fitting appliances, but by the end of the weekly correction period, they will fit well over the teeth. The teeth are projected to move about .25 millimeters during each new set of aligners, or the average thickness of a few pieces of paper.
Braces-wearers generally need to visit their orthodontist once a month, but Invisalign patients will only need to schedule these visits usually every 4-8 weeks.
There may be some discomfort associated with the repositioning of the teeth, especially after a new treatment set is worn. Over-the-counter pain medications will reduce any sensations, and patients can eat soft foods to avoid placing additional pressure on the teeth.
Same-Day Dental Implants
In many cases, patients undergo dental implant surgery following tooth extraction. Typically, dental surgeons will delay implant placement for approximately four to six months following the removal, allowing the socket to heal. Experts have studied this practice for over a decade, however, and find that in select cases, it is more advantageous to place an implant directly following the extraction.
According to an article in the 2015 National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, the immediate placement of a single tooth following extraction is best suited for teeth lost due to trauma, fracture, root canal failure, and root absorption caused by residual baby teeth. Some dental professionals believe that bone growth is especially apt to occur following tooth removal. The implant may require between two and six months for the addition of a crown due to the initial lack of contact between the bone and implant.