In the past, if you were missing teeth, the only option to replace them was dentures or dental bridges. Luckily, dental technology has advanced and there are now tooth replacement options that are extremely close in functionality to natural teeth. Dental implants are the gold standard for missing teeth, replacing both the root below the gum tissue and the crown of the tooth. At Titus Dentistry in Middletown, IN, we offer dental implants that are highly customizable in order to give you a smile that looks and feels great.
What is a dental implant?
For patients who need tooth replacement options, often the most ideal, option is what’s known as a dental implant.
Dental implants are a way for us to replace teeth on an individual basis without involving the teeth next to them.
How are implants placed at Titus Dentistry?
A dental implant consists of a titanium post that replaces the tooth root of the missing tooth. An abutment gets attached to that post, and then a crown goes on top.
Implants are typically a quick and minimally invasive procedure. At our office at Titus Dentistry, we use a procedure known as a guided surgery.
We will take a 3D x-ray of your jaw, as well as a 3D scan of your teeth. Then by merging those two images, we design the final restoration.
Are dental implants painful?
Patients are sometimes apprehensive about having dental implants placed. But most of them, after the procedure, can’t believe it was that quick and easy.
There are many reasons to choose dental implants to replace missing teeth. Some of the biggest benefits are:
Dental implants are titanium roots that are replaced within the jaw bones to resemble a tooth or a group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jaw bone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prestices including crowns, dentures and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural looking no one will know you had surgery. There is approximately a 95 percent success rate for all implants with modern advancements in dentistry some implants can be restored immediately with life like all porcelain crowns. For more details ask your dentist.
Missing teeth doesn’t have to be the final chapter in your smile’s story. Find out if you are a candidate for dental implants by calling Titus Dentistry today at (765) 358-5868 to book your appointment.