What Are Dental Implants?
A gap in your smile can have a much bigger impact on your oral health than you might think. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone in that area can begin to weaken, and nearby teeth may shift out of their proper place. To help prevent these problems, our team at Smile Couture offers lifelike dental implants. A dental implant is a small titanium post that is placed into the jawbone, creating a strong and stable foundation for a future tooth replacement. Once the implant has bonded with your natural jawbone, our dentists can attach a custom crown, bridge, or denture that looks and functions like a real tooth. With good habits and regular checkups at our Wantagh, NY practice, dental implants can last for many years. If you're missing one or more teeth or are planning to have a tooth extracted, we invite you to schedule an oral exam at Smile Couture to learn if you're a good candidate for dental implants.
What Is the Dental Implant Process?
Once we've planned your treatment, we'll first need to perform dental implant surgery, which involves placing the titanium post (or posts) into your jawbone. After numbing the area (and administering nitrous oxide sedation, if requested), your dentist will make a small opening in your gums to access your jawbone. Using specialized tools, they'll create space for the titanium implant before carefully inserting the post into position. Over the next several months, the post will merge with your natural jawbone through a process called osseointegration. Once the area has healed, we'll attach the final restoration, which will be modeled and shaded to match your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants offer a long-term tooth replacement solution for individuals in the Wantagh, NY area. For patients who want a replacement option that restores strength from the root up, implants provide a dependable and well-established approach, providing benefits that include:
- Replace missing teeth by restoring both the tooth and its support
- Create a strong, stable foundation through jawbone integration
- Allow teeth to function independently without relying on neighbors
- Restore natural chewing force and bite alignment
- Provide a secure fit that does not shift or move
- Blend in with surrounding teeth for a natural appearance
Dental Implants Reviews
I have been fortunate enough to have had all my major dental work done by Robin. I’ve been a patient for over 20 years: I’ve had inlays onlays crowns implants veneers but not one root canal. She has saved every tooth that can be saved. I go to other dentists and they comment how excellent my existing work is. It’s all Robin. Best dentist. Period.
I have been a patient of Dr. Boshnack for many years. I have had crowns, implants, inlays, and onlays. She has done them all except for one. The one she didn’t do she is now redoing because the other dentist who did it didn’t do a good job. I drive an hour to see her. For me it is very important to trust my health care providers and Dr. Boshnack has time and again exhibited excellent skill and care and a real desire to make my teeth last a lifetime. She has earned my trust implicitly. Thank you.
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Dental Implants FAQ
How do dental implants compare to dentures?
Unlike traditional removable dentures, implant-supported teeth are anchored to implants placed within the jawbone, providing greater stability while eating and speaking. The appropriate option depends on the number of missing teeth, jawbone health, oral health needs, and personal treatment goals.
Do dental implants look like natural teeth?
The restoration attached to a dental implant can be shaped and shaded to coordinate with the surrounding teeth for a natural-looking result. At Smile Couture, the final crown, bridge, or denture is customized to complement the patient's smile while restoring function.
Can dental implants help prevent bone loss?
Because a titanium dental implant is positioned within the jawbone and integrates with the surrounding bone, it provides stimulation in an area where a natural tooth root is no longer present. This makes implants different from tooth replacement options that sit above the gumline without replacing the root.
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Restore Your Smile from the Roots Up
Dental implants represent a major step forward in restorative oral health treatments. By filling gaps left in the jawbone, they can help bring back your smile's appearance while preventing long-term problems. Find out if dental implants are the right solution for you by scheduling a consultation and exam at Smile Couture in Wantagh, NY today.