DENTAL IMPLANTS
Do you struggle with missing teeth? Our office has a great solution for tooth replacement. Do you wish you could replace your existing bridge, partial, or full denture with a better solution? The good news is there’s a single solution that can help patients in both of those categories. Known simply as dental implants, this restorative service is famous for its versatility. Whether you need to replace just a single tooth or you need to replace a full upper or lower row of teeth, Dr. Guardiola can provide dental implants with transformative results. If you are searching for a dental implant provider in the Wylie, Sachse, Murphy area, please reach out to our Maxwell Creek Family Dentistry team. Dr. Guardiola and his team will be glad to help transform your smile with dental implants.
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS
A dental implant consists of three components: the titanium post (implant itself), the abutment (connector), and the tooth restoration. Once we assess that your jawbone is healthy and strong, we’ll place the implant into your jawbone in the space left behind from your missing tooth. The implant mimics a natural tooth’s root and only the top portion of the implant will be visible above the gum line. Once the implant fuses with your jawbone, we’ll attach the abutment to the portion of the implant that is visible. Then, we’ll connect the tooth restoration–the part of the implant that resembles a tooth—to the abutment. Depending on the number of teeth you’re missing, we’ll attach either a dental crown, bridge, or denture to your implant.
RESULTS THAT LOOK NATURAL
While a traditional bridge or denture can look like a natural part of your smile, there’s something that these older restorative options don’t do—they don’t replace your missing tooth roots. Dental implants, on the other hand, do.
Your tooth roots have two very important jobs. First, they hold teeth in place and provide your entire smile with the stability required to enjoy nutritious but hard-to-eat foods. Second, they stimulate new bone growth in the jawbone so it remains healthy throughout your life.
When you lose one or more of your roots, the jaw eventually loses bone tissue. This leads to the loss of additional teeth, but with dental implants, patients have a way of preserving or strengthening their jawbone.
THE DENTAL IMPLANTS DIFFERENCE
When one or more implants are placed in a patient’s jaw, a process known as osseointegration begins to occur. During this process, the patient’s implant(s) form a strong, natural bond with the jawbone creating a stable foundation for the patient’s restoration.
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Our team of dental experts are here to take care of the surgical phase of treatment, as well as the second phase—which involves the attachment of a new dental crown, bridge, or denture—all steps are completed in our Wylie dental office. Once your new restoration has been attached, you leave our Wylie dental office feeling confident about your smile’s new and improved future.
Our office is fully equipped with leading-edge technology to help you regain a beautiful, fully functioning smile. Get in touch with our Maxwell Creek Family Dentistry to schedule an appointment and see what implants can do for you!