Published in April 27th, 2010
Advertisements
When a tooth is missing, a single tooth implant is very often the ideal way of replacing it. A single tooth implant consists of several components. The base is a small titanium post that replaces the roots of a missing tooth.
This base is held in place by an abutment that stabilizes its position. A porcelain crown is then custom-made to match existing, surrounding teeth, and it is placed over the abutment and implant base.
A single tooth implant is a great way to keep your jawbone healthy, to stop neighboring teeth from shifting, and to maintain a stable bite.
It is never a good idea to do nothing about a missing tooth, because there are too many problems associated with the gap it creates. A chain reaction will result from the empty space.
The negative result will be a shifting of the surrounding teeth. When a tooth is missing, the biting forces on neighboring teeth change. Also, the opposing tooth, without having any resistance now, will begin to extrude from its socket.
As your teeth move like this, new areas are exposed to plaque and bacteria. These areas are hard to keep clean, so you will face a buildup of cavity causing agents as a result. You also increase your risk of periodontal disease.
You may also start grinding and clenching your teeth as a result of the shift in your bite. This will make your jaw sore, and it could lead to problems with your jaw joint, the TMJ
Of all the problems that result from a missing tooth, though, bone loss is the worst. This is because teeth transmit chewing forces through their roots to the jawbone. This provides the stimulation bone needs to stay healthy, so when a tooth is missing, the jawbone around the area begins to shrink, along with the surrounding gums.
Diagnosis and Treatment
To determine if a single tooth implant is right for you, we perform a thorough dental examination. This examination includes reviewing your medical history and discussing in detail any condition that may interfere with healing.
We also use our intraoral camera to perform a complete visual examination of your mouth in order to check the health of your teeth and gums. In order to determine the health of your jawbone, we also take panographic x-rays. We may also do a CT (computerized tomography) scans.
Finally, we take impressions and bite registrations to create an accurate model of your mouth. This will be needed to create a crown that will match the surrounding teeth and work effectively to retain the shape and position of the opposing tooth.
The benefits of a single tooth implant cannot be understated. To begin with, an implant fitted with a crown effectively replaces a missing tooth. Both the base and the porcelain provide a functioning replacement for a natural tooth.
The implant is held firmly in the jawbone, so it feels much like your natural teeth when you talk and chew. The crown is custom crafted to match or enhance your smile, so no one but you will know that you have a tooth replacement.
For information on Single Tooth Implant visit us at Cosmetic Dentistry Center.
Related posts:
- Dental Implant Materials People have the right to know what materials their dentists are using to make the many the components of tooth repair and replacements that ultimately wind up in the human mouth. There are two materials used to make dental implants components. These two materials are bio-friendly, which means that they are completely non-toxic and friendly [...]...
- Dental Implant Procedure Explained Dental implantation is a gift by modern dental technology. The implants look and function muck like the real teeth, but are easier to use and more enduring than the dentures. As such, more and more people are now turning to dental implantation as a cure for their dental problem. If you are one of these [...]...
- Manchester Dental Implant Guide on a Broken or Fractured ... Less common than a tooth ache but a fractured or chipped off tooth is quite a common reason for someone rushing to a dentist. There is always a fear of having to lose a tooth when it breaks. Especially if it’s the front tooth, the emotional trauma of having to lose the tooth can be [...]...
- There is a Cosmetic Tooth Procedure for Almost Every Dental ... New advances in dental science have made a wide range of cosmetic teeth procedures available to the general population. Some are very basic treatments that can be performed in one or two office visits. Others are very complicated procedures that require the use of very advanced technology and special dental training. Specialists in cosmetic dentistry [...]...
- Tooth Whitening: Causes and Treatments of Tooth ... According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, most adult Americans feel the appearance of their smile impacts career success and social interaction. Our smiles certainly affect how others see us and how we see ourselves. And though many aspects come together to create a winning smile, nothing makes or breaks it quite like the [...]...
- General Dentistry Practices Include a Wide Range of ... Dental fillings are among the most widespread and common general dentistry procedures. Tooth decay can destroy an entire tooth if left unchecked. Generally, dentists fill a tooth when 50 percent of the tooth has been destroyed. Traditionally, general dentistry practices involved the use of silver-mercury amalgam fillings to restore back teeth. This is no longer [...]...
- There are Many Causes of Cracked Tooth Syndrome There are many causes of cracked tooth syndrome. To begin with, teeth are under constant pressure from biting and chewing. As the natural aging process occurs, they lose much of their original strength. Teeth can also be weakened by Bruxism. A person may be grinding his or her teeth during sleep and not even realize [...]...
- How Dental Implants Work It can happen for a lot of different reason; you loose a tooth, and now you have a gap in your smile where the tooth used to be. This can create a lot of different problems from making it more difficult to chew food to making you self-conscious when you smile. Fortunately, there are ways [...]...
- Alternatives To Dental Bridges When a person loses one or more teeth, that individual has a number of dental treatment options. - They can delay treatment until a more convenient time. - They can opt for a dental bridge. - You can invest in the very best option, which is cosmetic dental implant. Dental bridges have been used in [...]...
- Upper Partial Dentures Can Have You Smiling Like The Stars Many people have lost teeth and are looking for a way to restore gaps in their smile. While the best possible tooth replacement for these individuals is dental implants, it may not always be economically feasible for individuals to invest in implant dentistry right away. In this economy, it may be better for people to [...]...
Previous post:
«
Personal Training: Your Guide To A Better BodyNext post: Deciding to Live a Healthy Life »