Single-Tooth Implant
When a tooth is lost, a single tooth implant is the best way to replace it. A single tooth implant is a great way to keep your jawbone healthy, to stop neighboring teeth from shifting, and to maintain a stable bite.
It is never a good idea to do nothing about a missing tooth, because there are too many problems associated with the gap it creates. One of these is shifting teeth. When a tooth is lost, the biting forces on neighboring teeth change and they move out of place
This causes new areas of your teeth to become exposed to plaque and bacteria. These areas are harder to keep clean, and you face a buildup of cavity causing agents as a result. You also increase your risk of periodontal disease.
You may also start grinding and clenching your teeth as a result of the shift in your bite. This will make your jaw sore, and it could lead to problems with your jaw joint, the TMJ
Of all the problems that result from a missing tooth, though, bone loss is the worst. This is because teeth transmit chewing forces through their roots to the jawbone. This provides the stimulation bone needs to stay healthy, so when a tooth is missing, the jawbone around the area begins to shrink, along with the surrounding gums.
To see if a single tooth implant is right for you, we perform a thorough dental examination. This examination includes a thorough review of your medical history and an in depth discussion of any condition that may interfere with healing.
We also use our intraoral camera to perform a complete visual examination of your mouth. This allows us to check the health of your teeth and gums. We also do a standard oral cancer screen. In order to determine the health of your jawbone, we also take panographic x-rays. We may also do a CT (computerized tomography) scans.
We then take impressions and bite registrations to create an accurate model of your mouth. This is needed to create a single tooth implant that will match the surrounding teeth and work effectively to retain the shape and position of the opposing tooth.
The benefits of a single tooth implant cannot be understated. To begin with, an implant fitted with a crown effectively replaces a missing tooth. Both the base and the porcelain provide a functioning replacement for a natural tooth.
The single tooth implant is held firmly in the jawbone, so it feels much like your natural teeth when you talk and chew. The crown is custom crafted to match or enhance your smile, so no one but you will know that you have a tooth replacement.
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