Dental Implants San Jose CA is the only choice for replacing missing teeth
Missing teeth can lead to a number of oralhealth problems. The gap created by missing teeth can attract disease-causing bacteria. You may lose self-confidence and be demotivated from taking part in social events if you have many missing teeth. Is your tooth loss bothering you? Do not worry! Our team in San Jose California can help you restore your lost tooth using dental implants. These restorations have the quality of integrating with the jawbone of patients. Implants are strong, bio-compatible and long lasting. They do not require repair or corrections after the surgery. The success-rate of the restoration procedure is pretty high, which makes dental Implants one of the most preferable replacements for lost teeth. Make an appointment and meet our dentist Dr. Chang in San Jose to know more about how dental implants can work for you.
Teeth loss – What are the problems?
Teeth decay and diseases that are capable of causing teeth loss are dangerous to oral health. Tooth decay can reach the root of the tooth and infect the supporting bone and spread to other teeth. If not treated in time, the infection can worsen the oral health and upset the daily activities of the patient. Gum diseases, which are known for causing teeth loss, too require the immediate attention of the dentist.
When a tooth is lost, a gap is created in the dentition. The chewing efficiency reduces. The teeth nearby tend to shift positions and move towards the gap. This can cause misalignment. There can be more food lodgement in the gap that can lead to gum diseases. When a number of teeth are missing, the jawbone, which holds the root of natural teeth, looses support and starts to shrink. This can create changes in the facial structure of the patient.
Dental implants – What are they?
Dental implants are posts made of titanium or zirconium. They replace the lost tooth root. Implants can be surgically placed into the jawbone, where they integrate with the bone tissues. The implants can act as a base for dental crowns which replace the lost tooth. The implants can last for a few decades and may not require corrective measures during the course. With proper care, a patient can get an artificial tooth replacement for a lifetime.
Dental implant surgery
The replacement of a lost tooth using dental implant requires thorough oral examination. Our Implant dentist in San Jose California checks the condition of the jawbone to ensure that it has enough volume to hold the implant. X-rays are taken for this purpose. Once our dentist finds out that an implant can be successfully placed, we explain the treatment process to patients. The dentist plans the position of the implant. First, the surgical area is numbed using local anaesthesia. An incision is made in the gums and a bony recess is created in the jawbone. The implant is carefully torqued in place and the gums are sutured back after the treatment. The area is left to heal for few months. Osseointegration takes place during this period and the implant bonds with the jawbone. Impressions of teeth are taken and a crown is fabricated in the lab. The crown can be cemented or screwed over the implant through an abutment.
To know more visit our dental office located in San Jose California our dentist Dr. Chang offers dental services like dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, invisalign, dental braces, bone grafting , oral surgery and more. Call us at (408)298-5959
