Want a healthier and brighter smile? Dental implants could be the answer! If you're interested in the treatment, your Huntsville, AL, oral surgeon can help.
Dental implants consist of a titanium post that is surgically inserted into your jaws to replace your missing tooth root. It creates stability and strength while also preventing any weakening or shrinkage of your jawbone. The oral surgeon then seals your gums and allows 3 to 6 months for osseointegration to occur, which is when the titanium post naturally fuses to the jaw.
Afterward, you will return to our office in Huntsville so that we can re-open the area above the titanium post, insert a screw, place an abutment atop of it, and secure a crown on the surface that matches the rest of your teeth.
Dental implants have many advantages. Not having to worry about gaps in your teeth is definitely one of them, but here are some more advantages to consider
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
Bone grafting builds up bone in the jaw area that holds teeth, a process needed for some people.
Your oral surgeon makes a small incision exposing bone beneath gums, then adds grafting material, processed bone that serves as a scaffold and, eventually, absorbed by your body and replaced by new bone.
Types of Bone Grafts
There are a variety of bone grafting material, such as:
Dental Implant Care:
If you have more questions about dental implants, call your oral surgeons in Huntsville, AL, at (256) 533-1282.