If you are missing a tooth or several teeth, dental implants can help you feel less self-conscious about smiling or opening your mouth. Dental implants can also help you chew the foods you love, such as steak, ribs, and corn on the cob. Dental implants are an excellent alternative to a dental bridge or dentures. The implants can also prevent jawbone loss following the loss of a tooth and can maintain proper alignment of teeth surrounding a tooth gap.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root surgically placed into your jawbone. The implanted root is made of a titanium alloy, a material that the body will not reject, and is anchored in place by both bone and soft gum tissue. You will require a healing period of a few months to ensure the implant remains secure. During this time, our office will provide you with a temporary crown to place over the implant. This temporary crown looks totally natural and also helps train your gums to grow around the final dental crown.
After the healing period is complete and the final aesthetic crown is placed, your smile will look totally natural, your bite strength will be restored, and no one will realize you’ve undergone major dental work.
Given certain medical conditions and the nature of the procedure, not all patients are candidates for dental implants. At our office, we will determine if dental implants are right for you and address any questions or concerns you may have. If you are not a candidate for dental implants, we’ll go over alternative dental treatments that would be best for your situation.
For more information on dental implants, contact our office today.
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Taglia DDS
7310 W North Ave Ste 4A
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Phone: (708) 456-1188