Dental implants have completely changed the way missing teeth are replaced in the world of dentistry. We can now provide patients with prosthetic teeth that function, look and feel just like your natural teeth.
Losing a tooth is never a good feeling, but single tooth implants allow patients to feel good about their smiles again.
Single tooth implants are dental implants used to replace a single missing tooth permanently. The single tooth implant consists of an implant, a crown, and an abutment.
The dental implant is shaped like a screw and made of titanium. It is placed inside the jawbone and acts as the new tooth root. The abutment connects the crown to the implant and can be made of porcelain, titanium or gold. Finally, the crown is the artificial tooth that is molded and colored to match a patient’s natural teeth.
There are two types of single tooth implants, endosteal implants and subperiosteal implants.
Endosteal implants are surgically placed directly into a patient’s jawbone. A second surgery is performed, once gum tissue has healed, to connect an abutment to the implant. Then the prosthetic tooth is connected to the post. This is the most popular type of dental implant.
Subperiosteal implants use a metal frame under the gum tissue that fuses to the jawbone as the gums heal. Attached to the frame are posts that stick out through the gums. An artificial tooth is then attached to the post.
This type of single tooth implant is performed when a patient doesn’t have sufficient amounts of healthy bone.
From the insertion of the implant into the jawbone to the placement of the crown, a single tooth implant can take upwards of six months to complete. This is because the jawbone has to heal completely before the crown and abutment can be attached, which can take about 3-6 months.
When patients see their new tooth, they are no longer afraid to smile. That is just one of the many benefits single tooth implants offer. Besides looking and feeling great, dental implants also:
Dental implants are more expensive that less desirable options like dentures and bridges, but they are worth it. You are investing in a permanent solution for your smile.
While many insurance companies don’t typically cover over 10% of the procedure, more companies are starting to. We also offer flexible options for payment and will work with you to provide a happy, healthy smile.
When it comes to our patients, providing dental excellence is our top priority, and that starts with having the best tools for to do our job. If you are looking for a dentist in the Cerritos, CA area, our experts at Dentist of Cerritos are waiting.
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