Benefits of Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth
Dental implants are second to none when it comes to replacing missing or unsalvageable teeth. Their unmatched strength and support can restore feel and function to your mouth and save your smile.
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Modern dentistry has allowed for tooth replacement solutions that can provide patients with much of the same look and function that their natural teeth once had. Of these solutions, the most popular and effective are dental implants.
With the help of this life-changing procedure, you can get relief from discomfort, prevent future oral health complications, and regain your smile.
If you’re interested in receiving dental implants in South San Jose, learn more about the procedure, who makes a good candidate, and what you can expect from the recovery process.
Key Points
Dental implants are fused to the jawbone for unmatched support
The procedure is minimally invasive and relatively simple
We use cutting-edge technology for this procedure
Recovery time can be as little as 24 to 48 hours
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a restorative dental procedure designed to replace a missing tooth. They consist of a titanium rod, an abutment (connector), and a prosthetic tooth.
The titanium rod is fused to the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, which provides the replacement tooth with a level of support and durability that no other tooth replacement procedure can offer.
What Makes a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Before you go looking for a dentist who offers dental implants in San Jose, you need the following attributes:
Good Bone Density
Good candidates for dental implants have to maintain a certain amount of bone in their jaw to be able to support the implant. If too much bone loss has occurred, bone grafting is a potential solution, but that means the implant procedure will be more complex and lengthy.
Good Gum Health
Another requirement for dental implants is healthy gums. Gingivitis or gum disease can cause complications with the implant procedure and will need to be treated before dental implantation can be performed. This may also require a gum graft.
Good Oral Health
Overall good oral health is a general requirement as well. This is not only important because of how it might affect the procedure itself, but it’s also important as an indicator of whether the patient will continue to care for their implant going forward or not.
What to Expect with Dental Implants
When you go in for your dental implant procedure with Ghadiri Comprehensive Dentistry in South San Jose, you can anticipate the following:
Implant Placement
Placing the implant requires your dentist to access the jawbone through the gums. You’ll receive a local anesthetic during this procedure to reduce discomfort. To further ease any concern, a good dentist like Dr. Amir at Ghadiri Comprehensive Dentistry will take his time before operating to fully explain the procedure to you so that you can be comfortable and relaxed.
Abutment and Crown Placement
After the implant has successfully fused with the jawbone, you’ll return to the office to have the abutment placed. The dentist will also take a 3D cone beam CT scan of your mouth so that the replacement tooth closely matches your natural teeth, eliminating the need for uncomfortable impressions or molds. Once the replacement tooth is complete, your dentist will attach it to the abutment to complete the procedure.
Recovery
There will likely be some swelling and discomfort following the procedure, but this can often be mitigated with the help of over-the-counter medication. The typical recovery period is usually somewhere between 24 and 48 hours. Dr. Ghadiri will give you a list of instructions to follow after your procedure is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Implant Dentistry
Here are basic answers to some of the most common questions we hear about dental implants.
What Issues Can Dental Implants Treat?
Implant dentistry can be effective at treating missing teeth, failing teeth, fractured teeth, and failing root canals. We will do everything we can to save a natural tooth, but in the event that it can’t be saved, dental implants are often a great solution.
What Is the Success Rate of Dental Implants?
Provided you’re a good candidate for the procedure, dental implants are extremely successful, with an average success rate between 95% and 98%.
What If I Suffer from Dental Anxiety?
Many patients have some form of dental anxiety, be it mild, moderate, or severe. Because of this, we take a personalized approach to patient care, and we work at exactly the patient’s preferred pace so that we can ensure as comfortable a procedure as possible. Our patients consistently report that they were relaxed during their dental implant procedure with Dr. Amir.
Dental Implants from Ghadiri Comprehensive Dentistry
If you’re looking for dental implants in San Jose, Ghadiri Comprehensive Dentistry can help. Drs. Amir and Ayeh Ghadiri and our team of dental professionals are committed to exceptional patient care and use in-office 3D cone beam CT scans to provide you with the most effective and successful treatment possible.
We’ve been a staple of the community for years and have made an effort to build relationships with our patients and their families — and you can be the next one to find out how pleasant dentistry can really be. Reach out today to learn more.
