Implant Restoration

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry reports that approximately 3 million people in America have dental implants. Implant restoration ensures oral health and a confident appearance. At Smiles Dental Clinic in Falls Church and Herndon, Virginia, Farah Ahmad, DDS, Sumra Ahmad, DDS, and Saira Ahmad, DDS, offer expert implant restoration to all ages. With implant restoration, you regain a natural-looking smile. To learn more, call the practice or schedule an appointment online today.

What is implant restoration?

If you’re missing teeth or have a crown that needs restoring, replace them as soon as possible. Missing teeth destabilize your bite and cause discomfort while eating or chewing. Tooth loss also causes your teeth to shift, often making your face look older.

A dental implant is a structure used to support an artificial tooth. It comprises two main parts: the titanium post that replaces the missing tooth root and the metal or tooth-colored porcelain crown your provider cements on top.

In addition to tooth replacement, your provider could recommend implants to anchor dentures. This is especially helpful for lower dentures that can shift when you talk or chew. Patients with removable partial dentures might also prefer implants for a more natural-looking smile.

What are the benefits of implant restoration?

Missing teeth can change how you look and damage your health. The advantages of implant restoration include:

• Improved cosmetic appearance
• Boosted confidence
• Restored chewing abilities
• Preserved gum and bone health
• Improved oral hygiene
• Surrounding teeth security
• Improved speech
• Long-lasting solution
• Elimination of embarrassing removal of dentures

Before proceeding with an implant restoration, your provider discusses your medical and oral history as well as any symptoms or concerns. They’ll discuss the benefits and risks before proceeding with a treatment.

What happens during a dental implant restoration? 

Your comprehensive treatment plan includes selecting the dental implant and artificial tooth that best suits you. You might also need treatment for a cracked, broken, or decaying crown that needs restoring.

Your provider performs the procedure in the Smiles Dental Clinic office and administers a local anesthetic to make you comfortable. Patients don’t typically experience pain during the procedure. Your provider places a tiny titanium implant into the socket of your missing tooth.

Your provider attaches an abutment to the implant, which ensures support for your new tooth. They then attach the crown, bridge, or denture to the abutment. Your jawbone eventually grows around the dental implant, which secures your artificial tooth.

After the procedure, your provider encourages proper oral hygiene, including daily brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings every six months.

Reach out online or call Smile Dental Clinic to discuss expert implant restoration today.