What Is An Implant?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that provide a strong foundation for replacement teeth. When teeth need to be replaced due to extensive decay or trauma, dental implants provide a strong foundation for fixed, non-removable replacement teeth. The dental implant dentist at Tava Dentistry provides single tooth implants to help patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles.
What Is A Single Tooth Implant?
Single tooth implants are an ideal tooth replacement option for patients with a single missing tooth. The implant is surgically inserted into the bone, and a crown is attached to the implant. Unlike traditional dental bridges and dentures, single tooth implants replace the tooth from its root.
Single tooth implants are permanent tooth replacements that look just like natural teeth. They are anchored directly into the jawbone, so patients don’t have to worry about any removable appliance.
Single Tooth Implant Procedure
The single tooth implant process starts with an initial consultation with your Dentist in Colorado. At this appointment, your dentist will examine your teeth and evaluate your tooth implant needs.
Next, your dentist will create a treatment plan for your single tooth implant.
During the treatment, your dentist will place the implant into your jawbone surgically. During surgery, a local anesthetic will prevent you from feeling any discomfort. Since implant placement is a minor procedure, in most cases, your dentist will place the implant and send you home to heal. After the implant has successfully fused to the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, your dentist will place an abutment and attach a replacement tooth to the implant.
After your single tooth implant procedure, your dentist will give you specific post-operative instructions. You will typically need to take special care of the implant site and refrain from eating hard or crunchy foods for the first few weeks. You may also need to schedule additional visits to your dentist for follow-up exams and care.
Single Tooth Implant Benefits and Results
Single tooth implants provide a permanent solution for individuals missing a single tooth. They look and feel just like natural teeth, and patients can eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Their permanent nature means they are highly stable, but patients should still practice good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, to keep the remaining teeth healthy and free of decay. Additionally, patients should visit their dentist twice a year for routine check-ups and cleanings, just as they normally would.
Dental implants offer a stable foundation for chewing, talking, and smiling. They look like natural teeth, and they stimulate the jawbone in the same way your natural tooth roots would.
To learn more about the services offered at Tava Dentistry, call us at (719) 434-6630 or visit our dental office located at 320 E Fontanero St #302, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
