If you have missing teeth, we have a way to replace what has been lost. With dental implants, we can secure new and lifelike replacements, even if you have total tooth loss. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about all the reasons to consider dental implants!
The Factors Behind Adult Tooth Loss
Why do we lose your natural teeth in adulthood? Missing teeth could occur due to issues like advanced tooth decay or severe infection. For others, injury could be a factor. The most common cause of adult tooth loss is actually periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When you lose teeth in adulthood, this gap could allow misalignment to develop, further impacting your smile’s health and appearance. You could have issues with clear speech or meal options, and could feel embarrassed in social situations. But your jawbone itself could weaken and erode due to tooth loss, which leads to further tooth loss and even an older appearance! But we can help replace missing teeth and keep your smile and facial features intact with implant dentistry.
Placing Dental Implants
How do we place these new teeth? Each dental implant is a small screw-like post made from biocompatible titanium. These are accepted by the body as natural roots, so they can bond with the jaw and also ensure the flow of key nutrients to keep it intact. Your jaw doesn’t lose mass and density, which allows your new tooth root to stay in place for years to come, decades even! Our team can place one to address an individual missing tooth, or use several posts to support a dental bridge or possibly even a complete set of new dentures!
Completing Your New Teeth
We have talked about the new roots, but what about the parts of the smile that you see, what about the parts that allow you to eat with ease again? For an individual dental implant, this could involve attaching a custom-made dental crown to the tooth, one that looks natural and blend with the rest of your teeth. If you have more severe tooth loss, we could also custom-make a set of bridges or even a complete set of dentures to address your tooth loss. We want to not only restore health and function to your bite, but ensure an attractive appearance too.
If you have any questions about implant dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Enjoy Prosthetic Treatment from Dr. Browne, DDS.
Our team wants to treat your missing teeth with a durable and lifelike replacement! To find out more about prosthetic dentistry, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
