Enjoying brunch with friends is significantly more difficult when you have to order soup. Due to tooth loss, you can't easily chew your food. Watching everyone else order their favorite foods is disheartening and may prevent you from enjoying time with friends and family.
The good news is that dental implants offer an excellent solution whether you're missing one or multiple teeth. Tooth implants restore your missing teeth, chewing function, and smile aesthetics while protecting your dental health. Here's what you should know.
How Do Dental Implants in Chagrin Falls Work?
An implant uses three essential parts to create your new tooth:
- The implant — Fuses and integrates with your bone naturally because it's made of biocompatible titanium
- The abutment — Attaches the implant to its restoration
- The restoration — A porcelain crown for a single tooth and a bridge or denture to replace multiple missing teeth
One dental implant can replace a single tooth, while two to six can restore multiple missing teeth and even an entire arch by supporting a bridge or denture.
What Are the Advantages of Tooth Implants?
Dental implants offer several advantages over other tooth replacement options, which you should consider when deciding if they're right for you.
- Aesthetics — Implants look and feel like a natural tooth.
- Function — A tooth implant restores bite stability and function.
- Longevity — Dental implants have the potential to last for a lifetime with the proper care.
- Bone health — An implant takes the place of your root and protects your jawbone from the deterioration accompanying tooth loss.
Who Is a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Tooth implants require the patient to be in good general health and have enough healthy bone structure to support the implant. If you lack healthy bone support, Dr. Hivick may recommend a bone grafting procedure to rebuild your jawbone.
The best way to determine if dental implants are right for you is to book an evaluation with your Chagrin Falls dentist. Contact Chagrin Family Dental Care at (440) 338-1711 to schedule an appointment.