All You Need To Know About Implant Restoration

A report published by the American Academy of Periodontology shows that more than 64.7 million Americans struggle with some form of gum disease. Gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis are the leading cause of tooth loss and gum recession.

While poor oral hygiene is the main culprit, sometimes the problem can be heredity.

When plaque accumulates between the gums and teeth, it slowly starts infecting the teeth with all sorts of bacteria. This leads to gingivitis—a mild form of gum disease which if left untreated can become severe and evolve into periodontitis.

Once that happens, individuals notice gaps between their gums, bleeding and tooth loss. The jawbone shrinks, leaving no option but to get dentures or implants.

Implants are increasingly becoming popular because they can be permanently fixed into the gums, unlike dentures. However there are several types of implant restoration, ranging from:

Your dentist will take an impression of your teeth using a mould that contains dental putty. After you bite the putty, your dentist will be able to take an impression.

The restoration process can involve several teeth or a single tooth. This depends on the problem and whether or not the affected teeth can be saved. Several teeth can be attached to a single implant. This process can take up to 3 to 6 months. But once he gums fully heal, your doctor will attach a metal abutment. There several types of abutment and all of them are specifically designed to blend in with your natural teeth.

Dentures are a device used as replacement for missing teeth. They can replace some teeth or all the teeth of the individual.

Unfortunately, with the aging process, our jawbone begins to shrink. This makes dentures loose. One solution is to fix the denture in place with an implant. This eliminates the hassle of removing the dentures in the morning and at night to soak them in water.

At Alexandria Art of Dentistry, our number one priority is our patients’ oral health. Specializing in all areas of dental care, our dentists use high quality specialized tools and their decades of experience to handle all your dental woes.

If you are looking for a dentist in Alexandria, feel free to contact us.