Missing teeth? We can help! Dr. Duane Marshall offers dental implants to help replace your missing teeth and fully restore your smile. Dental implant placement is the first step on your journey back to a beautiful, confident smile, and our dentist and team are here to help you every step of the way.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a state-of-the-art solution for replacing missing teeth, offering a durable and aesthetically pleasing option. Essentially, an implant consists of a small, titanium post that serves as a substitute for the natural tooth root. Titanium is chosen for its strength and compatibility with the human body, ensuring that the implant integrates seamlessly with your jawbone. This integration not only provides a robust base for an implant restoration but also helps in maintaining the health and structure of the bone.
What Does Dental Implant Placement Involve?
The process of placing a dental implant is precise and methodical. It starts with a detailed consultation and a thorough examination, where our dentist will evaluate your oral health and the density of your jawbone. If you have sufficient bone density and healthy gums, you are a candidate for an implant. The actual placement of the implant involves a surgical procedure where the post is carefully inserted into the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth. This procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia or other sedation, ensuring your comfort throughout.
Following the surgery, a period known as osseointegration begins, where the implant fuses with the jawbone over several months. During this healing phase, you will receive detailed care instructions from Dr. Marshall to support effective healing. Once healed, the implant is topped with a custom-made implant crown, bridge or denture, which will match the color and shape of your natural teeth, enhancing your smile’s functionality and appearance.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Choosing dental implants offers numerous benefits. Primarily, they provide a permanent solution to tooth loss and are designed to mimic the look and feel of your natural teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, implants are fixed in place and do not slip or cause discomfort, which allows you to eat, speak and smile with confidence. Additionally, because implants stimulate the bone, they help to prevent the bone loss that typically occurs with tooth loss. This stimulation helps maintain your facial structure and oral health.
Moreover, dental implants are a versatile solution, capable of replacing a single tooth, several teeth or even a full arch with equal effectiveness. They also require no special care beyond regular brushing, flossing and dental checkups, making them a convenient option for many patients.
Schedule Your Consultation
To learn more about dental implants in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and find out if you are a suitable candidate, call Mountain View Dentistry at 505-867-1442 and schedule a consultation with our skilled dentist. We are here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you receive the best care possible.
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