Dealing with tooth loss? This doesn’t have to be a problem forever.
Tooth loss affects millions of Americans and yet, not everyone comes in for treatment like they should. Our Augusta and Evans, GA, dentists Dr. Scott Wingard and Dr. Caleb Morris makes it easy for people to get back the smile they lost with a variety of options. Of course, there is a reason so many people are turning to dental implants to restore their smile.
A dental implant is a tooth root replacement that is made from a durable metal like titanium. The small implant is surgically placed into the jawbone, where over time the implant and the bone fuse together to become one. Once this fusion occurs, the implant is now a permanent foundation from which to support a dental crown.
Of course, the implant isn’t the part that people will notice when you smile. So, how do you get a restoration that truly functions and looks like a real tooth? Don’t worry, we can create one or multiple false teeth that will look just like your natural teeth.
If you only need to replace a single missing tooth then a dental crown will be placed over the implant. All crowns are custom made to fit your mouth, so we will need to take impressions of your smile prior to your crown fitting. These impressions and measurements will help the dental lab create a false tooth that offers not only the ideal fit but also a realistic look.
If you need to replace multiple teeth you can still benefit from dental implants. Instead of placing just one implant we can place several along the jawbone. From there we will either make a dental bridge or full set of dentures (depending on how many teeth you need to replace) to fit over the top of the implants.
Whether you have questions about getting dental implants in Augusta or Evans, GA, or you want to find out if you are an ideal candidate for this treatment, it’s never too late to call Summerville Dentistry to find out how we can help you.