What is a Tooth Implant

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What is a Tooth Implant
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A single missing tooth can have a major impact on
your appearance as well as your oral health. You
may subconsciously bring your hand to your mouth
when you smile to disguise the tooth loss from
others. It may also be difficult for you to chew
your food comfortably.
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Another concern is that your remaining teeth will
gradually shift towards the open space. If this
happens, it could affect your entire alignment. A
tooth implant by Dr. Vanama at Discovery Dental
can eliminate all of these problems.
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Understanding the Tooth Implant ProcedureOne of
the common questions that patients have as they
explore their options for tooth replacement is
"What is a tooth implant?" Unlike a dental bridge
that depends on the surrounding teeth to support
it, a tooth implant involves actually getting a
new root.
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After inspecting your jaw and gums to determine
if you are a good candidate for a tooth implant,
Dr. Vanama creates a new tooth root with a
titanium steel rod called an abutment. In some
cases, she may need to transfer bone from another
area in your mouth to ensure the area is strong
enough for the tooth implant.
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You need to allow up to several months for your
gums and jaw to heal after receiving the
abutment. Discovery Dental can provide you with a
removable denture in the meantime if you're
interested. While the area is healing, you need
to return for regular appointments so Dr. Vanama
can check the progress.
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Once she is confident that the area has healed,
she will attach your new replacement tooth to its
artificial root. Before doing so, she works with
our dental laboratory to ensure that your
replacement tooth matches the shape and color of
your other teeth as closely as possible.
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Contact Discovery Dental for a ConsultationIf
you are seriously considering a tooth implant to
replace a single missing tooth, we encourage you
to schedule an information session with Dr.
Vanama. She will explain the procedure to you in
more detail as well as answer all of your
questions.
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You may also want to check with your dental
insurance provider to see if it provides coverage
for the procedure. Many do not because they
consider dental implants cosmetic rather than
restorative. We are happy to help you explore
other financial options if insurance coverage is
not available.http//discoverydentalwa.com/