A missing tooth can affect more than just your smile. It can also impact your oral health and ability to chew and speak properly. At Pittsfield Dental Studio in Saline, Michigan, Dr. Kaur and her team provide dental implants — a durable, natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth and restore your smile.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made from titanium that are surgically placed into your jawbone. Dental implants serve as a base for mounting replacement teeth or bridges. These implants provide stable support for artificial teeth, ensuring they won't slip or shift in your mouth. With good care, dental implants can last many years and closely match your natural teeth in terms of appearance and functionality.
The dental implant procedure involves several steps. First, Dr. Kaur will evaluate your oral health to determine if you're a suitable candidate for dental implants. If you are, she'll then surgically place the implant into your jawbone, where it will serve as the root for your new tooth. Once the implant has fused with your bone — a process that usually takes a few months — an abutment is attached to the implant. This serves as a connector between the implant and the replacement tooth. Finally, a custom-made crown, matching the color and shape of your natural teeth, is attached to the abutment.
At Pittsfield Dental Studio, we offer various types of dental implants to cater to the diverse needs of our patients.
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A single-tooth implant can be an excellent solution if you're missing a single tooth. This involves the placement of a single implant in the gap, which is then topped with a custom-made crown.
If you're missing several or all of your teeth, implants can be used to support a full denture. This option, an overdenture, offers superior stability compared to traditional dentures. The implants ensure that the denture stays securely in place, improving comfort and function.
Dental implants are a suitable option for most adults with good general health and healthy gums. Key candidates for dental implants are patients who have lost one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. However, candidacy can be influenced by factors such as the presence of sufficient bone in the jaw to support the implants, good oral hygiene habits, and the absence of certain health conditions that could affect bone healing. Each patient's suitability for dental implants is determined on a case-by-case basis after an in-depth examination by our dentist in Pittsfield at Pittsfield Dental Studio, Saline, MI.
If you are considering dental implants, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kaur at Pittsfield Dental Studio. She will take the time to understand your needs and goals, evaluate your oral health, and discuss your best tooth replacement options. Don't let missing teeth hold you back. Contact Pittsfield Dental Studio today!
