When you hear the term dental implant, what type of image do you pull up in your mind? Are you thinking about the entirety of the tooth replacement you have been thinking about choosing for yourself? If so, you are like many patients who hear about implants and visualize a complete replacement tooth from the very base of one’s roots to the tip of the crown. We understand, as speaking about “implants” is often used as a blanket term to talk about dental posts and the restorations they support. However, of course, the implant itself is just the post! While you may understand this, do you really know just how much that post can do for you? Let our Santa Rosa, CA team review some of the interesting details, so you have a full appreciation for their function.
Implants Keep Your Smile Static
Let’s talk about how smiles work. When you have all of your teeth, your teeth just stay where they are for the most part. When you lose one tooth or multiple teeth, your teeth aren’t necessarily going to just stay put. Think of them as little structures that want to fill up the entirety of your arch. If one tooth or many teeth go, the teeth will spread out in order to make the most of the existing “real estate,” if you will. What’s this leave you with? Well, it will leave you with a smile that has some serious alignment concerns. Great news: Dental posts are going to keep this from happening, as they replace your previous roots, you then restore the post, and all remains static.
Implants “Talk” To Your Jaw Tissue
No, dental posts don’t actually talk. However, when they were still present, your roots pushed down into your jaw tissue with each bite. This “communicated” information to your jawbone and then to the rest of your body. It essentially said, “Hey, there’s a tooth here, which means this jaw tissue needs essential nutrients, so it can keep offering its usual daily support.” When your jaw stops “hearing” from your roots, your body assume it doesn’t need that tissue anymore and it often deteriorates. Implants stand in place of the roots, thereby letting that communication continue.
Ask Us About Implant Posts For Your Smile
When you’re thinking about dental implants, remember to speak with us about the details and different parts, so you have a thorough understanding of just how we are replacing your missing teeth and your many options. Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.