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How Are Implants Used to Replace Multiple Missing Teeth?
Are you considering dental implants to replace your lost teeth? You’re not alone! Millions have made that commitment and are now enjoying the amazing results of implant treatment. Still, having questions about the dental implant procedure is only natural. In this post, Dr. Andres Marquez Guzman from Creekside Dental Care in Airdrie, Alberta, answers those questions to help you decide if implants are right for you.
What are dental implants?
Implants are small titanium screws placed in your upper or lower jaw surgically to support new teeth after natural teeth have gone missing. The implants function like tooth roots to keep your replacement teeth stable and secure in your mouth. Once in place, implants take 4 to 6 months to fuse permanently with surrounding bone tissue and heal. When the fusing process is complete, we’ll attach your restorations to replace your lost teeth and renew your smile. Â
How many teeth can implants replace?
As many as you want! Single implants with dental crowns can replace one or two missing teeth. When it comes to dental implants for multiple teeth, Dr. Guzman can create fixed bridges or implant dentures that look, feel, and function like real teeth.
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How long is the recovery period for implants?
Getting implants is a process that takes time. In some cases, implant surgery can be completed in one day. Your full recovery, however, can take up to six months or longer, as the implants need time to integrate with your bone system. We can place temporary teeth during the healing process. Permanent restorations, however, will have to wait until the osseointegration process is complete.Â
Is implant surgery painful?
Implant surgery is done under local anesthesia to avoid discomfort and pain. Dr. Guzman also offers sedation options to help you have a relaxing, stress-free procedure.Â
Do implants need special care?
Unlike dentures, which require special solutions for soaking and cleaning, implants are brushed and flossed, just like real teeth, using a soft-bristle brush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Good oral hygiene and routine dental cleanings will keep your new smile healthy and strong year after year.Â
What’s the average lifespan of implants?
With good oral care, titanium implants can last indefinitely. Porcelain restorations can last up to 20 years. When your teeth need upgrading, you can attach new restorations to the same implants to avoid additional implant surgery.
What are the advantages of implants over other restorative treatments?Â
Implant teeth have all the qualities of natural teeth, including artificial tooth roots. Your new smile will look, function, and feel real, allowing you to eat, smile, talk, and laugh comfortably. Implants prevent bone loss and dental drift, and help improve oral hygiene to keep your new smile healthy and strong over the long haul. Â Â
Who offers dental implant treatment near me?
Dr. Andres Marquez Guzman from Creekside Dental Care is your go-to dentist for implants in Airdrie, AB. To learn more about implant treatment, contact us at (587) 600-1089.