Dental Implants
Dental implants provide a reliable solution for tooth replacement, regardless of the number of teeth lost, resulting in a natural-looking and functional outcome.
Dental Implants in Bartow, FL
A dental implant is an artificial root that supports a replacement tooth or larger prostheses like dentures. Implants can replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, or can secure a denture, depending on your needs. They help stabilize bone levels and prevent bone loss, ensuring better long-term function and appearance. Unlike other methods, implants don’t require altering adjacent teeth.
Implants are placed in the same bone that once supported your natural teeth, creating a life-like result. Many patients find the placement procedure easier than expected.
The team at Peak Dental in Bartow, FL, specializes in dental implants. Schedule a consultation today to see if they’re the right solution for you.
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What are the benefits of dental implants?
Tooth loss can cause difficulties, such as chewing and speaking clearly. Left untreated, it can lead to severe issues, including tooth shifts, jawbone deterioration, facial structure loss and bite imbalances. These problems usually occur over time when there is no root system to maintain bone health and alignment. Dental implants act as an artificial root system, which not only helps patients overcome short-term challenges and preventing long-term problems associated with tooth loss. They are the most effective method for treating tooth loss since they support prosthetic teeth and allow replacement teeth to feel more natural.
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What types of dental implants exist?
There are two common types of dental implants: endosteal implants and All-on-4 implants. Endosteal implants are the most widely used, consisting of a titanium rod surgically placed into the jawbone and a post that supports a dental crown or bridge.
All-on-4 implants, on the other hand, are an innovative system that secures a full upper or lower denture on just four implants. Each implant is strategically positioned for maximum stability and security. This approach often leads to faster recovery times and reduces the risk of complications from implant failure.
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What is the procedure for dental implants?
The first step in getting a dental implant is a consultation with your dentist, who will visually examine the area where the implant is needed. The oral surgeon will then assess whether any teeth need to be extracted and if a bone graft is required. These initial procedures are done first, and the patient will have a few months to heal, ensuring that there is enough strong bone at the implant site.
Once healing is complete, the dental implant is placed into the bone, and a healing cap is added to support recovery. Follow-up checkups are scheduled to monitor healing and check for any signs of infection around the surgical site.
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