Dental implant treatment can benefit many who have missing teeth. An advanced and comprehensive treatment, it utilizes advanced materials to replace teeth from root to tip. Whether people wear dentures or have been missing teeth for some time, this procedure can restore a quality of life and normal chewing and speaking ability. We have answers to some of the common questions people have when looking to obtain dental implants.
Are There Long-Term Benefits to Implants?
Dental implants are made from long-lasting materials such as titanium or ceramics—both are biocompatible and are designed to form a bond with bone tissue. This bond makes the implant similar to a tooth root and provides long-lasting support for crowns, bridges, and dentures. When successful fusion occurs, implants can last a lifetime, even outliving the restorations placed atop them.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
From placement to restoration, the process takes a few months. This is due to the healing process and allows additional procedures, such as bone grafts, to be completed. Since implants are directly attached to the bone, they require time to heal and properly fuse. Without this healing period, the implants may not withstand daily use and become infected or loose. Bone integration is key to oral health and for implants to support renewed structure in the jaw, preventing teeth from shifting into areas where tooth loss occurred. Although it may be inconvenient to patients, implants need to heal in order to obtain their full benefits.
Is Treatment Painful?
Many consider dental implant treatment to be invasive or a source of immense discomfort. In truth, the placement procedure only requires local anaesthesia, similar to when you need to receive a filling. The jaw bone itself does not have many nerves that sense discomfort, which is another reason most patients do not require additional sedation methods. Patients should lose any aches or pain within a few weeks after placement is complete, and a cover or stent is placed over the implant to promote stability and allow efficient healing to take place.
Contact Britannia Dental Centre for Dental Implant Restoration
If you are looking to obtain dental implant treatment, Dr. Jolann Benson provides the restorations patients need. She coordinates care with specialists for placement and helps patients complete implant treatment to obtain a full and beautiful smile once again.