Although no one ever expects it to happen, you are now living with tooth loss. No matter if tooth decay, trauma, or disease has left you in this position, you need an effective solution to replace your missing teeth. While you could choose a traditional choice, like a bridge or dentures, you could instead benefit from the next best thing to your real teeth. With dental implants in Bend, you will regain a complete smile with an option that can potentially last for a lifetime. At Ponderosa Family Dental, Dr. Benjamin De Graff will treat your tooth loss to restore your confidence and quality of life.
Dental implants have quickly become the preferred solution to treat tooth loss because they offer exceptional benefits that are not possible with other options. Their success is founded on the use of a biocompatible titanium implant post, which is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the tooth’s root.
With the implant post in place, it stimulates new bone growth to protect your jawbone’s density. This is the only dental prosthetic that allows you to stop bone recession by promoting new growth. As a result, the bone will fuse to the implant post, allowing it to create a secure and stable foundation for the replacement tooth. With the two bonded together, it can potentially last forever with the right aftercare, like maintaining your oral hygiene.
This allows you to make a true investment in your oral health and quality of life. Not only will they closely mimic the appearance and feel of your natural teeth, but you will not need to have adjustments, new prosthetics, or need to deal with messy and expensive cleaning solutions or adhesives.
Due to the unique process to replace both the root and crown of the tooth, dental implants offer over a 95% 10-year success rate. While they are commonly used to replace a single tooth, they can also be used to replace multiple teeth or an entire arch.
Now, more than 500,000 dental implants are placed each year due to their success. While they are beneficial, they are not the right solution for everyone. You will require a consultation to ensure that you are a candidate for the procedure. Generally, if you have good oral and overall health while remaining committed to your dental hygiene, you can benefit from the procedure.
After ensuring that you are a candidate, a comprehensive treatment plan will be created. In some cases, you may require additional procedures prior to beginning the process, such as bone grafting or tooth extractions.
To begin replacing your missing tooth, the implant post is surgically placed into the jawbone. After the jawbone has fused to the post, an abutment is attached to it to connect a custom-made dental crown to replace the tooth.
If you are ready to stop living with the challenges of tooth loss, Ponderosa Family Dental can help. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation for a complete smile.