Implant Dentistry In Irvine, CA
At some point in your life you and your dentist may determine that you are a candidate for implant dentistry. Or perhaps you’ve heard of dental implants and want to know if they are right for you.
Reasons for Implant Dentistry
Perhaps you have a missing tooth or you have sustained a significant blow to your teeth and are about to lose an original tooth, or maybe even a few of your original teeth. Or you may have a broken tooth that requires more than a crown or seal, possibly because too much of it is missing and there isn’t enough of your original tooth to build on.
There are also situations where your tooth, or maybe several of your teeth, has sustained too much damage from an injury or illness to be repaired or rebuilt. After your thorough dental examination, your dentist will review all your options for the repair or replacement of your tooth. Based on your tooth’s condition, your dentist may recommend implant dentistry as the best solution for your specific dental needs to provide you with a new, stronger tooth to fill that space.
Implant dentistry has been practiced for thousands of years. Archaeological discoveries were even found in the ruins of the ancient Mayan civilization. So although the technologies that we use in today’s dental offices to provide implant dentistry services is constantly being updated, the idea of creating a new tooth that is firmly embedded into the bone where your original tooth was once rooted is not a new idea at all.
Once you and your dentist have determined that implant dentistry is the right solution for you, your dentist will help you prepare for the procedure by explaining the process to you and answering any questions you may have about the dental implant procedure.
How Does Implant Dentistry Work?
When performing implant dentistry, your dentist will insert a specially designed dental screw, made of titanium, into the bone where your original tooth’s root used to be. Then a new tooth, created especially for you, is attached to the screw leaving you with a brand new and good looking smile!
Titanium is used for implant dentistry because it is known for its resistance to corrosion and is an incredibly strong metal. The crown, or new tooth that will replace the space where your original tooth was, is usually made of a ceramic material, which is strong enough to withstand the rigors that we put our teeth through every day.
After your new dental implants are complete, you’ll want to be sure to take proper care of all your teeth. Brushing and flossing at least twice a day and after eating sweets or foods that stain will help keep your teeth and gums fresh and clean and give you a beautiful smile again!
