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Dental Implants Give You Back Your Smile

Dental Implants Give You Back Your Smile

Want to regain a full smile after tooth loss? Here’s how dental implants can do just that!

Millions of Americans are missing one or more teeth. Are you one of them? If so, you may be considering your tooth replacement options. If you are looking for a restoration that truly functions and acts just like a real tooth you’re going to be hard-pressed to find anything better than dental implants. Our North Syracuse, NY, dentist Dr. Inderpreet Atwal has helped restore full smiles with the help of this amazing restoration.

About Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that holds a false tooth firmly in place. A dental implant consists of a tiny titanium screw, a metal abutment, and a dental crown, which is used to permanently replace your missing tooth or teeth.

How Dental Implants Work

First, the titanium screw is placed into the jawbone where the missing tooth once was. After the implant has been surgically placed, we will allow several months for a naturally occurring phenomenon known as osseointegration to take place. Osseointegration is when the surrounding bone begins to fuse around and with the metal implant. Osseointegration is what keeps the implant permanently in place.

Once this has happened, we will open up the gums to reveal the implant and then place a metal abutment on top. An abutment serves as a foundation on which to hold the artificial tooth and connects the tooth to the implant. A few weeks after the abutment is attached (once the gums have healed), we will place your custom-made dental crown on top of the abutment to completely replace your missing tooth.

Dental Implant Benefits

Dental implants boast a multitude of wonderful benefits for our North Syracuse, NY, areas patients. First and foremost your smile receives a significant boost to its appearance. You will also no longer have to deal with struggling through eating and talking, as both will be restored through this treatment.

Furthermore, dental implants also preserve the jawbone, which other tooth loss treatments like dental bridges and dentures cannot. Not only are your bone and facial structure preserved, but implants also promote the growth of new bone cells.

Dental Implant Candidates

With the proper care, your dental implants can last you the rest of your life. However, you have to be prepared to maintain good oral hygiene and to see our North Syracuse, NY, dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. Furthermore, ideal candidates should be in good health, should not be smokers, and should not be dealing with uncontrolled chronic health conditions or a weakened immune system.

If you are interested in finding out if dental implants are right for you, our North Syracuse, NY, family dentist Dr. Atwal and his team at Atwal Dental Care are ready to help you restore your smile after tooth loss. To schedule a consultation, call us at (315) 452-1020.