If you are looking for ways to replace missing teeth, then you likely come across dental implants as a reliable solution. You might’ve seen how they boast a 95% success rate, but you may be left wondering how this percentage stays so high. It’s no miracle because your dentist follows a strict protocol ensuring that you enjoy this tooth replacement for a lifetime. Here are three reasons why it’s able to stay strong and stable.
1.) You Undergo a Thorough Consultation
Before you can get dental implants, you will need to get a consultation first. It helps both you and your provider understand whether you’re a good candidate right away or if you need other treatments beforehand. They will look at your oral and overall health, certain habits (like smoking), and your jawbone density.
Your jaw is used as a foundation for this treatment, so it needs to be sturdy enough before you can get the implant post placed. For some, it may be good, while others may need a bone graft to reinforce it. Once that’s settled and your overall well-being is good, then you’re less likely to experience failure or have your new tooth be wobbly.
2.) Your Dentist Uses High-Quality Materials
As was mentioned above, dental implants are placed into your jawbone. That means the materials used will have to be able to interact with living tissue without causing problems. The restoration on top will also have to look lifelike to help it blend in seamlessly. It may seem like a hard feat to figure out what is good for the job, but decades of research in dentistry have found solid options!
Titanium and zirconia are biocompatible options that are used for the posts as they don’t have any adverse effects during recovery after they are inserted. The visible part up top is often made of ceramic, which can look and be shaded to mimic natural enamel. All of these are sturdy and reliable, so you can feel confident that they can last you for years to come.
3.) Advanced Dental Technology Is More Precise
Everything above has been able to be as effective as possible because of advanced dental technology. Dentists have access to in-depth digital imaging instruments, such as a CT/cone beam scanner. This creates a 3D model of your mouth, so your dentist knows if your jawbone can support dental implants and where exactly to place them. That way, you can ensure you stay in the 95% of people who experience a successful treatment.
About the Practice
At Smile Keepers, you benefit from a compassionate team of dentists who look after you and your oral health. We are happy to help the Brenham community get the full smiles they love with dental implants. Through state-of-the-art equipment and advanced training, we can do the entire process in-house. If you want to know if this tooth replacement is right for you, schedule an appointment or call our office at (979) 830-5022.