What are you going to do if you lost your teeth? Whether you lost them due to an accident, severe tooth decay, or advanced stage gum disease, the best remedy for missing teeth is to have them replaced at the soonest possible time. One of the best tooth replacement solutions today is dental implants in Issaquah.
Dental implants are permanent fixtures placed in your jawbone. In several months, these metal posts are expected to fully integrate with your bone tissues.
You can think of implants as artificial tooth roots that hold your replacement teeth securely in place. Since the implants are surgically embedded in your jawbone, you can say that they are indeed the closest thing to having natural teeth.
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Dental implant placement is a straightforward and simple process, but it does take time. The timeline is different from one patient to the next since the team will customize the treatment based on your unique needs.
A dental implant consists of three components – a small screw-shaped post made of biocompatible titanium, an abutment or connector, and an artificial tooth. When all three are combined, they will replace the anatomy and physiology of a missing tooth.
On your big day, your oral surgeon will anesthetize the site, cut open your gum tissues, and drill holes into your jawbone. These holes are where the implants will be placed. Once the implants are securely in place, the gum tissues are stitched, allowing osseointegration to occur.
During osseointegration, the implants will fuse with the surrounding bone tissues, making them a part of your jawbone.
When the dental implants have merged with your bone tissues, your oral surgeon will attach the connectors to the posts. These connectors are where your artificial teeth will be anchored to. To make your artificial teeth, your dentist will make an impression of your mouth to have a model for your bite. The new teeth will be made based on the model.
The dental crowns are carefully crafted to ensure that they blend with your natural teeth. Once the crowns are attached firmly to the abutments, your smile will look flawless. Not only will your implants look nice, they also function perfectly just like real teeth.
Placing dental implants is surprisingly painless since you will be under local anesthesia. However, once the effect of the anesthesia wears off post-surgery, you will feel minor discomfort.
The discomfort varies depending on your pain threshold but nevertheless, it is tolerable and can be managed by taking over-the-counter painkillers and the application of an ice pack over the affected side of your face.
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There is no denying dental implants are an exceptional option when it comes to replacing missing teeth. They are durable, life-like, and they last a lifetime! At Apex Dental Care, your oral health is our top priority. We have been in the industry for nearly two decades and we take pride in our skills and experience in providing general, restorative, and cosmetic dental care. For questions and inquiries, don’t hesitate to call us.
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