Dental Implant Restoration After Tooth Extraction

You may not have thought much about dental implant restoration. However, if the dentist informs you that you need a tooth extraction, it is time to consider the most effective way of filling this space in your mouth. Dealing with missing teeth can cause health issues and make it difficult to eat or speak. You may even have self-esteem challenges. Dental implants might make the most sense to restoring your mouth’s functions.

Factors that require tooth extraction

Dentists have the knowledge and training to repair teeth and spare them from serious problems. However, there are cases when an extraction is the right procedure. A patient may need this when there is severe decay or infection in the tooth. Extraction can prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the mouth or body. Extraction might be necessary if the patient has profound gum disease, causing teeth to become loose. A dentist may suggest extracting a tooth when it is coming in at an odd angle or interferes with the patient’s bite.

Benefits of dental implant restoration

Patients who are missing teeth or need extraction should speak with their dentist about the next steps. The dentist may recommend various procedures such as getting a bridge or dentures. Dental implants may also make sense when the person is missing one or a few teeth. Implants can last 20 to 25 years or longer. They allow the patient to eat just about anything. Implants also closely resemble natural teeth and blend well with the other teeth in the mouth.

Evaluation

Before starting a dental implant restoration, the dentist will talk to the patient about the process. To prepare the person, the dentist takes X-rays and makes impressions of the mouth. The dentist will also check to see whether it is necessary to extract any other teeth. The patient can ask any questions or express concerns at this time.

Getting the implants

The first part of the dental implant restoration procedure is where the dentist places the implants deep into the jaw. The dentist will numb the area and then makes an incision in the gums. The implants, or posts, are made of titanium. Over the next few months, they will fuse with the bone. The dentist then sews up the incision area.

Getting the abutments

Once the gums have healed and there is enough bone growth, the patient comes back to the office. In the next stage of the dental implant restoration surgery, the dentist opens up the gum again. This time, the dentist attaches a smaller piece, called an abutment, to the posts. The dentist closes the surgical area around the abutment and allows for more healing time. Once this takes place, the dentist places the natural-looking crown on the abutment.

Enjoying your mouth once again

Living with painful teeth can be challenging. Living with missing teeth might be even more difficult. Fortunately, with dental implant restoration, you can have the full function of your mouth once more. Talk to your dentist about whether you are a good candidate for this surgery.

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