When you suffer from missing teeth, we could secure a single replacement tooth or even a fixed denture with dental implants. In addition to being secured like natural roots, they can also offer a natural appearance. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist explains the factors that make dental implants look natural.
Placing Your New Dental Implants
First, let’s talk about how we place dental implants. First, our team will take detailed digital x-rays of your smile. We want to assess the best position to insert them, and we also want to understand the factors behind your tooth loss. We can treat underlying issues to prevent implant failure and protect your remaining natural teeth. Our team also wants to avoid sinus cavities, nerve tissues, and blood vessels too. Using digital surgical guides, we will insert the posts at the perfect angle and position to support new teeth and stimulate the growth of jawbone structures. We then attach the abutments and the crowns. But how do we make them look natural?
Crowns
If you’re receiving an individual one, then we will likely attach a crown to the abutment. The dental crown is custom-made from materials like porcelain, which can be shaded to look natural and blend with your smile. The material is also very durable and can handle daily bite forces with ease. We take steps to ensure this balances your bite to avoid jaw joint strain and other complications. When in place, this will ensure your smile looks great!
Dentures
What about more advanced cases of tooth loss? If you have lost several teeth, too many to address individually, we could employ multiple posts and abutments to support a bridge or even a complete set of dentures. Since they preserve the jawbone structure and prevent the loss of mass and dentistry, your prosthetic can last far longer than traditional removable options. We again custom-make them based on digital images of your smile, ensuring they look natural, fit with your facial structure, and offer a functional and attractive smile.
If you have any questions about using dental implants to address tooth loss, whether minor or severe, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a complete smile again, and avoid the complications of tooth loss, which can impact how you eat and speak, and even the state of your facial structure.
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT IMPLANT DENTISTRY
You don’t have to live with missing teeth in your smile, we can help with replacement teeth. If you would like to find out more about replacing your missing teeth, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
