Implant Restoration For a Missing Tooth
Dental Implants: A Good Solution for Missing Teeth
Are you missing one or more teeth? In the past, people had to live the rest of their lives with a missing tooth, get dentures or hide the appearance of their teeth. Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS is skilled in various methods of tooth restoration where she can replace missing teeth or repair missing parts of the tooth structure due to decay, deterioration of a previously placed restoration, or fracture of a tooth.
The loss of a permanent tooth feels catastrophic in so many ways. In our culture a beautiful smile represents good health, and caring for yourself. When you’re missing a tooth, smiling can be embarrassing and even shameful.
Tooth Replacement Using Dental Implants
There are various methods of tooth replacements for missing teeth, but the most permanent method of tooth replacement is a dental implant. An implant is the replacement of a tooth root, with a crown attached.
Unlike dentures, or a bridge that doesn’t fit well, dental implants are as close to having a natural tooth as you can get.
Why Get an Implant?
- Stimulates the jaw bone.
- An implant assures that a one tooth problem does not compromise the integrity of adjacent teeth.
- Dental implants are a natural looking tooth replacement that is functional and reliable.
- Implants lower the risk of gum disease compared to other tooth replacement methods.
- Dental implants function like your natural teeth, so you can enjoy eating, talking, and interacting with others without concern that your dental work might slip out of place.
- Taking care of your implants is just like taking care of your natural teeth, since you brush and floss them in the same way.
- Implants are not subject to tooth decay, so your custom dental implant can provide a lifetime of problem-free dental issues, when you maintain good oral hygiene.
Are Dental Implants Suited for Everyone?
In order to be a good candidate for an Implant to be a success, you must have a healthy jawbone that serves as an anchor for the implant. In addition, adjacent gums and teeth to the implant site must be healthy. A free consultation with Dr. Evanson will serve to answer any questions you have regarding having an implant. Some conditions to consider asking Dr. Evanson about:
- Autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases such as diabetes pose some concerns for dental implants. Individuals with these maladies heal at a slower rate, preventing an implant from fusing with the jawbone.
- Osteoporosis generally indicates that you have low bone mass. A bone graft might be necessary so that there is enough bone density to hold an implant in place.
- Individuals requiring chemotherapy or radiation treatments of the neck or head can weaken the jawbone structure and affect the lifespan of an implant.
- Cigarettes and tobacco users have an implant failure rate of up to 20 percent. This is due to restricted blood flow to the gums, which slows down the process of healing and contributes to inflammation of the gum tissue around an implant.
Make A Dental Implant Consultation Appointment Today
People with missing teeth often avoid social interactions, becoming isolated and depressed. A missing tooth, bridge or dentures can make you feel embarrassed, and even withdrawn. Dental implants can help restore self-esteem and a beautiful smile, since they look and feel like natural teeth.
Set up a consultation for a dental implant with Dr. Evanson, and reclaim your life and the ability to smile wholeheartedly. Contact us online or call today for an appointment at (720) 409-0008 and begin your journey to smiling again!
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