If you are missing one or more teeth, implants can restore your smile by matching your natural teeth with replacements made of titanium and ceramic materials. They offer a more permanent solution than dentures.
Good oral health is ideal for dental implants to set and heal properly in the mouth. It is most important to have adequate bone so that the base of the implant can anchor firmly into the jaw bone. Moreover, having healthy gum tissue that is free of periodontal disease is important since the implants connect directly into the jaw bone and tissue.
If you’re missing one tooth the base of the dental implant is inserted into the jaw bone and a crown made to match your natural teeth is fastened into place.
If you’re missing more than one tooth, multiple implants are supported by bridgework for as few as three units.
Several factors can influence whether or not a person is a candidate for implants, including severe gum disease, smoking, ability to regrow jaw bone, certain illnesses, metabolic health and certain medications. Your dentist will assess your oral health and work with you to determine the best course of treatment.