The means of replacing lost teeth have evolved over the
years. In the past, prosthetic teeth were made out of all sorts of materials
like wood or ivory. These false teeth were very uncomfortable and not very
convincing. Today, however, prosthetic teeth are functional and aesthetically
appealing. They are also capable of preventing the many complications that stem
from lost teeth. Your Grand Prairiedentist, Dr. Quinn Smith, explains why dental
implants are the current pinnacle of tooth replacement.
How Dental Implants Work
There are three parts to a dental implant: the post, the
abutment, and the crown. When an implant is placed, the post is first inserted
into the jaw and gums, where it fuses with the jawbone in a process called
osseointegration. The fusion of post and jawbone ensures that the implant will
remain firmly in place. It also helps the dental implant feel more like a
natural tooth because it possesses an anchor in the jaw just as a natural tooth
does.
However, the benefits of the post do not end there. The
presence of the post in the jaw triggers the resumption of a flow of nutrients
that ceased when the natural tooth was lost. Without these nutrients, the
surrounding teeth and jaw sometimes begin to suffer. Thus when a tooth falls
out, a process called the domino effect, during which nearby teeth begin to
fall like stacked dominos, begins. A loss of jawbone density may also occur as
well as a particularly unsavory condition known as facial collapse. However,
the dental implant prevents all of these complications because it restores nutrition
to the area.
The next part of the dental implant, the abutment, serves to
connect the crown to the post. The crown itself is a convincing and custom-made
prosthetic that is both functional and cosmetically pleasing. The crown will
match the appearance of surrounding teeth, making it extremely difficult to
pick out which is the prosthetic tooth.
Dental Implants in Grand Prairie
Have you lost a tooth? You can replace it with a dental implant. Schedule a visit with
your Grand Prairie dentist, Dr.
Smith, today by calling 972-262-5111. Our 75052 dental office welcomes patients
from Grand Prairie, Arlington, South Dallas, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and
surrounding communities.
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