Tooth loss affects millions of Americans per year – but whether it is due to traumatic injury, decay, gum disease, or other issues, you don’t have to live with a gap in your smile! At Shadowridge Dental Group, we offer patients in the San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, Encinitas, and surrounding CA communities several tooth replacement options to fit a variety of needs. Dental implants have become a popular choice for patients who are replacing one or more teeth, and for good reason. They offer unparalleled stability and most closely mimic a natural tooth’s function, feel, and appearance in your smile.
What sets dental implants apart is the fact that they mimic your tooth’s natural root, which holds the tooth firmly in your jaw and offers a number of functional, aesthetic, and oral health benefits. A small screw-like implant is placed in your jaw bone in an outpatient surgical procedure. As the implant heals, it undergoes a process called osseointegration in which the implant fuses together with the bone to form a strong, sturdy foundation for your replacement tooth. Dental implants have a number of benefits for patients:
Dental implant technology has rapidly improved in recent years, and patients who are interested in dental implants have more options than ever before for a tooth replacement experience that is tailored precisely to their needs.
Dental implants are titanium roots that are replaced within the jaw bones to resemble a tooth or a group of teeth. A screw is inserted through the gums and into the jaw bone. A porcelain crown is then attached to the screw to become the new tooth or teeth. They can be used to support dental prestices including crowns, dentures and bridges. Today’s treatments are so natural looking no one will know you had surgery. There is approximately a 95 percent success rate for all implants. With modern advancements in dentistry some implants can be restored immediately with life like all porcelain crowns. For more details ask your dentist.
In addition, patients can choose between titanium and zirconia implants. Each implant material has benefits and considerations that our dental team will discuss with you so you can feel confident about your path to achieving a healthy, beautiful smile.
To learn more about the tooth replacement options at Shadowridge Dental Group and which might be right for you, call our San Marcos, CA office today at (760) 284-8111.