What Are Dental Implants in Yarmouth ME

One thing to note about traditional bridges and dentures is that they only replace the top parts of your missing teeth. Dental implants, on the other hand, can replace the entire tooth structure – including the roots. This is a major reason why dental implants have become more and more popular in recent years. Have you heard of the benefits of dental implants in Yarmouth ME and want to use them to fill in the space in your grin left by missing teeth? Step one is to give our team at Forest Falls Dental a call to schedule your initial consultation.

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Completely Replacing Your Missing Teeth in Yarmouth ME

Sometimes the loss of a tooth or even a few teeth may happen to you or someone you know. There can be several reasons for this, but whatever the cause, it can affect not just your physical appearance, but even the way you speak and eat. One solution Forest Falls Dental offers to the issue of missing one or more teeth is a dental implant.

A dental implant is a more recent development in dental surgical procedures. It consists of a “screw,” usually titanium, that is surgically attached to your jawbone. After this procedure has been completed, the screw is given time to fuse with the jawbone. Since your body doesn’t create an immune response thanks to the biocompatible properties of titanium, nutrients continue to be sent to that part of the jawbone to retain both size and health.

Once proper fusion has occurred, a “crown” is applied to the screw, which is just a custom-designed artificial tooth that sits on the now very stable implant that is fused to your mouth. With this final step, the procedure is permanent, complete, and will not require any additional maintenance on your part aside from a sensible oral hygiene regimen of brushing and flossing to protect the rest of your teeth and gums.  Dental implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth in your mouth.

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The 4-Step Dental Implant Process

Before you start the dental implant process, you should make sure that you understand the steps involved. Note that the timeline can vary from patient to patient, but it will typically take months to put the finishing touches on your smile.

First, an initial consultation will be held. This will allow us to evaluate your oral health and make sure there aren’t any issues that could prevent you from having dental implants placed. Some preliminary procedures may need to be performed, after which the dental implant posts can be surgically inserted into your jaw. Once the procedure is complete, the implant posts will need about 3 to 6 months to fuse with the bone. An abutment will be attached to each post, and your final restoration will be designed based on an impression of your teeth. Once your final crown, bridge, or denture is ready, it can be anchored to your dental implant posts to complete your new grin.

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Who Can Use Dental Implants In Yarmouth ME

While the dental implant is a comprehensive and often ideal permanent solution to the problem of missing teeth, there are certain physical requirements people must meet to be considered suitable for this procedure.

Healthy gums and healthy teeth are both required for a dental implant to be successful. So, for example, heavy smokers that may be suffering from gum disease may be advised to quit smoking and allow the gums to heal properly before attempting the procedure.

On the other hand, people with insufficient bone in their jaw may still be suitable for the procedure if they want it. This may call for an additional procedure, known as “bone grafting,” to reinforce the jaw enough for the dental implant procedure to succeed.

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Benefits Of Dental Implants

Aside from restoring a tooth into an empty space for aesthetic reasons, there are many other sound health benefits for getting a dental implant replacement.

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Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

If you’re thinking about getting dental implants, our team can give you an estimate of how much the procedure will cost. Said estimate will take a number of variables into account, including the exact number of implant posts needed. It should be noted that dental insurance typically doesn’t pay for dental implants, but it might still partially cover things like the final restoration; we can help you review your benefits as well as any other options that can make dental implants more affordable.

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If you’re interested in getting dental implants, the first crucial step is an examination by our Yarmouth ME dentists to determine the health of your gums and your jaw. If you are a suitable candidate for a dental implant, you can move on to the next steps and go about getting one of the most comprehensive tooth replacement techniques available today. Contact our team at Forest Falls Dental today for more information.