Dental Implants Specialist

What do dental implants do?

Dental implants, for many patients, are the next best thing to having natural teeth. When you lose your own teeth due to an illness, a traumatic accident, or tooth decay, it can negatively impact your self-esteem. You might also avoid smiling, or eating foods you used to love. Strong, durable, and aesthetically attractive, dental implants help restore the simple confidence that comes with having natural teeth.

A dental implant is a metal post, often made out of titanium, that a dentist surgically implants into your upper or lower jawbone. This screw-like post is like the root of your new tooth. Your mouth will need a few weeks to heal after the post is in place. Once your mouth has fully recovered, Dr. Margiotta will mount the replacement tooth on the post. The replacement tooth is called a crown. Because the implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide firm support for artificial teeth and don't shift around the mouth like some removable dentures.

These metal posts also help bridges, dentures, and crowns stay securely attached to your jaw.

Why do some patients love dental implants?

In addition to feeling, functioning, and looking like natural teeth, dental implants provide the following benefits:

• Can last a lifetime with good care
• Are a cost-effective way to replace missing teeth
• Help maintain your natural smile and face shape
• Protect your healthy jawbone
• Help keep your surrounding natural teeth healthy
• Allow you to speak comfortably and naturally
• Don't fall out or move around in your mouth
• Are durable and strong for eating your favorite foods
• Aren’t susceptible to cavities with an implanted crown
• Offer a proven, predictable outcome for tooth repair

Who are candidates for dental implants?

It doesn't matter whether you're missing a couple of teeth or just one — you may be an excellent dental implant candidate. Good candidates have healthy gums, and their jaws are finished growing. Dental implants are not for children but are an excellent solution for adults.

You may also be a prime candidate for implants if you're tired of having dentures that won't stay in place, or if you're ready to replace a bridge or partial dentures. Men or women looking for a more permanent, long-term solution to dental work may be good candidates for implants. Dr. Margiotta discusses all your options and answers your questions during your consultation.

It's time to take the first step toward a more confident smile and a more confident you. Request an appointment online or call Dental Artistry of Walnut Creek today.