Dental implants have come a long way since they were introduced, and they can now solve more problems than ever before. What might have once been a job for dentures, can often be remedied with dental implants. For those looking for missing teeth implants, Elite Smiles of Pflugerville can help.
Dental implants started out as single teeth, that is certain, technology has changed however, and now dental implants can be used to remedy multiple missing teeth without having to install several implants at once. A dental implant that has more than one tooth attached to it is considered a dental bridge. The reason for this is that the teeth bridge the gap that is present in the teeth. Bridges are often used to help fill spaces of three teeth or more and is a great process overall.
So, how are dental bridges installed? They are installed much the way a dental implant of a single tooth is installed. The post is installed in the jawbone and then after the gums have had time to heal, the bridge is affixed to the post. Dental implants of single teeth are still a fantastic permanent method for replacing teeth that have gone missing due to damage, decay, or any other circumstance that you might have experienced.
Dental implants should last your lifetime barring special circumstances. If the implant is damaged, if you sustain injury to the mouth, if the bones of your jaw become damaged for whatever reason. These are all issues that might affect the staying power of your dental implants. Implants are designed to be permanent, unlike dentures that wear down and need to be replaced, a dental implant is meant to last your lifetime so that you do not have to have it replaced.
If the tooth portion of the implant is damaged but the post is still secure and still implanted firmly, the tooth portion can be replaced, and the implant can be restored. When taking care of implants, you should care for them as you would your normal teeth. Brushing and flossing to make sure that food and debris does not stain the implant and that the surrounding gums are healthy.
For those in the Pflugerville TX area, Dr. Lakshay Sharma and Elite Smiles of Pflugerville can help you to feel great about your smile. Call to make an appointment today.
