Enjoy a New Smile in the New Year with Dental Implants!

When a calendar year ends and a new one begins, there is naturally more excitement. That’s because of all the possibilities that are on the horizon. Therefore, this is a perfect time to make improvements in all areas of your life, including your oral health. So if you’ve been living without any number of your teeth, this is a great opportunity to replace them, restore any lost function and enjoy a beautifully revamped smile with dental implants. Read on to learn how the process works and to discover why it’s considered the “gold standard” for tooth replacement.

What Makes a Dental Implant Special?

There is one trait of a dental implant that separates it from any other form of tooth replacement: the fact that it is placed beneath the gums and into the jawbone. In doing so, it re-creates the original stability of the missing tooth root. This is accomplished by your existing bone merging with the implant to form one solid structure over time.

Later, an abutment will be added, acting as a connector between the implant and a final restoration that will leave you with a fully-functional and authentic-looking smile.

Other Perks of Receiving a Dental Implant

Here are some other features of the dental implant process that make it an attractive method for tooth replacement:

• Bone loss prevention – Your jawbone regulates the production of new bone cells, and it depends on the constant tension provided by the teeth roots to trigger any new growth. When even one tooth is missing for a prolonged period of time, the generation process slows or stops. Receiving a dental implant will help to counteract this.
• An aesthetically-pleasing smile – Receiving a dental implant leaves you with an original-looking smile because it doesn’t attach atop the gums like other methods. By mimicking the tooth root’s function and placement, it helps to create a natural appearance.
• Prevents facial collapse – When there is bone loss for an extended time, the facial muscles can begin to collapse, which cause a more aged look. By fortifying your jaw, a dental implant will help to restore the elasticity in your skin and prevent the premature development of wrinkles that can come along with long-term teeth loss.

A Procedure You Can Feel Comfortable About

To ensure you are a good candidate for the dental implant procedure, your dentist will first perform a tedious examination to determine how much healthy bone you have and to assess your overall wellness. Because of the conservative approach taken, there is a 98% success rate.

Thus, you can take comfort in knowing that you can have your teeth replaced in a safe and effective manner. To make this a year to remember, contact your local dentist to schedule a consultation today!

About the Author

Dr. Ukti Phadnis earned her dental degree from the UConn School of Dental Medicine. To further sharpen her skills and broaden her knowledge, she has taken hours of continuing education courses in a variety of areas, one of which is the placement of dental implants. Dr. Phadnis helps patients restore their smiles with dental implants at Wethersfield Dental Group, and she can be reached for more information through her website.