Archive for January, 2011
If we look at what happens when teeth are missing we find that without the pressure exerted by a healthy tooth, the jawbone will begin to deteriorate. In fact, following the loss of a tooth, roughly 60 percent of the bone in that area disintegrates within a year, making the surrounding teeth less stable and more likely to move or lean toward the vacated area. The subsequent loss of bone density is simply a natural process of the body, occurring when there is no longer any stress on that area of the jaw.
Now, here is where we can see the unique advantage of inserting a dental implant rather than a typical denture or bridge. When implants are placed directly into the bone, the jaw is prevented from deteriorating.
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The dental implant procedure takes place over two sittings. In the first instance, your dentist or periodontist inserts the titanium thread into the cavity left by your removed tooth. Three to six months later – after your implant successfully anchors in your jaw – the dental surgeon attaches the crown.
Some dentists are now experimenting with inserting single dental implants into cavities caused by newly extracted teeth. Only patients exhibiting certain anatomical features can undergo this early treatment which, when successful, significantly speeds up treatment time by six months or more.
To learn more about replacing your missing teeth with dental implants, contact your local dental professional.
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