Dental implants mimic the tooth structure. When Chicago residents lose a tooth, it leaves a gap between the surrounding teeth. An implant is a replacement option that inserts a titanium post to act as the root. It goes into the bone and fuses together, ensuring that it stays in your mouth as a permanent fixture. Once healed enough, an abutment is put on top of the implant so that it sticks up enough for a crown to be placed on top.
Suitable Candidates
Knowing what dental implants are and whether they are right for you is the first step. Chicago residents must be missing at least one tooth or have decayed/broken teeth that are beyond repair. For example, a cavity continues growing until you fill it or remove everything inside and fill it. If it is too late for that, your only option may be removal. Once the tooth is removed, an implant can go in its place.
You need enough bone so that the implant can fuse with it. Therefore, it’s best to consider implantation immediately after you lose a tooth. However, advancements in bone reconstruction have ensured that more people can receive an implant, so you should always discuss options with your dentist before making a final decision.
Benefits
Implants are designed to behave just like your natural tooth. You restore your full chewing power and can’t tell the difference between the implant and your natural teeth. It also doesn’t have to be removed, which means you can brush and floss as usual. Along with such, you don’t have to use messy adhesives to keep it in place.
