Implant Dentistry and Dental Implants Information

Many people suffer from some form of dental-related ailment that stops them from eating the food they so desperately love. Gingivitis can go completely undetected or ignored for years until it eventually destroys teeth from the inside out. Many times, those unfortunate enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and have sustained serious dental injury due to blunt-force trauma need help too. Cosmetic dentistry has the answer in both cases, and its called dental implants (implant dentistry).

Dental implants come in many forms and types. As modern cosmetic dentistry progresses and new innovate ways come to light, the options to choose from grows. You may want to consider dental implants:
•    To replace missing teeth
•    To provide vital support needed for a partial denture
•    To increase the vital support or stability of full upper or lower dentures
•    To augment chewing comfort and ability to eat
•    To increase your confidence when smiling
•    To improve your oral appearance and self-satisfaction

Root form implants are dental implants the closest in shape and size to the natural tooth. These are frequently used in the wide, deep boney area to provide a base for replacement of one, multiple or an arch of teeth. Plate form implants are best used when the jaw bone is narrow and may not be suitable for the root form implant or bone grafting. The subperiosteal dental implant is designed to sit on top of the bone, but under the gums and can be quite effective and natural looking.

Dental implants have been in the cosmetic dentistry world since the early 1950’s. While many things have changed since then, the basic premise is the same: Replace worn, diseased, or injured teeth with new ones. They look like real teeth--they feel like real teeth--and your loose front choppers can be a thing of the past with the right care and attention to detail!

Dental implants are replacement teeth, anchored to the jaw bone by a titanium setting. The body does not normally reject this precious metal, so it’s commonly used and well tolerated for most people. Of course, your cosmetic dentist will fill you in on the specifics.

For more information about dental implants as well as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, sedation and sleep dentistry, and more, be sure to visit our Newport News, Virginia cosmetic dentistry office.