Experiencing the loss of a tooth can be rough, both cosmetically and functionally. When a tooth is missing from your smile, it can not only affect its appearance but your bite, jaw support, and overall functionality. In the event this occurs, a great solution includes the placement of a dental implant, as it not only provides a means to fill the gap between teeth, but it then becomes a part of your smile as well. At Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in California, ensuring your comfort and support when receiving an implant is our priority, and are ready to give you a happier, healthier smile with our custom restoration options.
Lost or Missing Teeth
Dental implants have become a widely-used method of restoring a single missing tooth, a few teeth, or even as a means of providing a partial or full denture. The titanium posts can be placed so as to provide structural support for a single restoration or even a dental bridge, depending on the type of tooth loss. Whatever the need, there is a post and restoration that will work best for you, and we are more than happy to discuss your options with you.
Jawbone Structure
When considering implants, an important factor to take into consideration is your jaw structure and how much tissue there is to work with to provide a secure bond and support with the titanium posts. When you experience tooth loss, the missing root that is secured in the jawbone itself leaves the bone without consistent pressure and usage, causing the bone and tissue surrounding it to deteriorate over time. If this occurs to a certain extent, your jaw may no longer be able to support a dental post and instead may need to undergo a jawbone grafting treatment to build up the tissue before proceeding with the restoration.
Implications of Dental Implants
Depending on the level of tooth loss and the duration of time that has passed after the fact, the process for restoration could be extensive. Fortunately, our team is here to make that process as simple as possible for you and will carefully explain each of your options and how to pursue the smile you deserve. For more information, contact our office today.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Dental Implants can serve a variety of functions, from providing a restoration that fills a gap in your grin to providing a method of securing your partial or full denture more securely. Our team is dedicated to providing the best treatment for your situation and welcomes you to call Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, California at (707) 545-4625 to schedule an appointment and discuss your options.