Dental Implants Baytown, TX
A gap in your smile left by a lost tooth is never something a person wants to deal with. Not only can it make you self-conscious, but it can also negatively affect the health of your mouth. Dental implants are a fixed restoration designed to replace one or more natural teeth.
Dr. Matt Tabrizi DDS provides high quality, custom dental implants to restore your smile and oral function. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch of teeth! If you're interested in dental implants, call ProDental in Baytown, TX today at (281) 838-8888 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Tabrizi.
How Do Implants Work And What Is The Procedure Like?
Implants consist of three separate parts: the post, the abutment and the crown. The bottom part of the implant, the post, is made of titanium and resembles a screw. The post is placed in your jawbone during a simple in-office procedure. Since it's made of titanium, a material that is biocompatible, your body won’t reject it. In fact, over time your body will grow more bone to fuse with the dental implant.
While the surgery site heals within a week, it will take several months before the post fuses with the jawbone and becomes stable enough to support the rest of the implant.
The second section, the abutment, is a tiny cylindrical piece of metal that is attached to the post. It protrudes above the gum line, allowing the final portion of the implant, the crown, to be affixed on top. Crowns are made from porcelain and carefully designed to match the color and size of the patient's other teeth. Once a dental implant is finished, it will be difficult to distinguish the restoration from the remaining natural teeth.
Multiple teeth can be attached to a single implant; this cuts back on cost and recovery after placement. In the case of full mouth restoration, denture plates can be attached to a full set of implants on both the upper and lower gum ridges.
Convenient Benefits of Dental Implants
- They look completely natural
- They are cleaned by simple brushing and flossing
- Implants won’t ever move around like dentures can
- Dental implants can last throughout your lifetime
- Dental implants resist staining and won’t ever decay
Oral Health Benefits Of Implants
When fitted together, each portion of a dental implant replicates the structure of a natural tooth, providing the patient with stability and longevity unlike any other dental restoration available. The posts stimulate the jawbone to continue growing, just like natural teeth do. Without any teeth, the bone can recede and become weakened. Implants also keep the remaining natural teeth stable by filling in gaps and providing support for the teeth that surround them.
Dental implants are particularly appealing to both patients and dental professionals because of the ease of care involved. They can be brushed and flossed like natural teeth and do not require removal like dentures or partials. Practicing good oral hygiene and staying regular on checkups with your Baytown, TX dentist Dr. Tabrizi means that dental implants can last a lifetime.
