Dental Implants
Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry. They deliver a completely lifelike look and feel, along with the potential to last a lifetime. At NTFOS, our oral surgeons perform the surgery to place the implant posts in the jawbone and work closely with your general dentist to recreate your smile with natural-looking, long-lasting replacement teeth.
What is a dental implant?
An implant is a small titanium post inserted in the socket of a missing tooth. Your bone tissue forms a strong bond with the post and accepts it as a substitute tooth root. One or more replacement teeth placed atop the post remain strong, stable, and secure. Individual implant crowns, dental bridges, and dentures can be attached to dental implants.
Why choose dental implants?
Dental implants provide a lasting solution to restore an incomplete smile and eliminate the problems caused by an ill-fitting denture. They stop the bone loss that occurs when teeth are missing and deliver all of the benefits of your own teeth in the way they look, feel, and function. You’ll experience a return of full chewing capacity, and you won’t need to use denture paste to keep your teeth in place.
Other benefits of dental implants include:
• You can eat what you want and fully taste your food
• Existing teeth stay in place
• There’s no damage to existing teeth, as there is when placing old-fashioned crown and bridgework
• Depending on the type of prosthetic you choose, you may not have to remove your teeth to clean them
• Restoration of clear speech
• No fear of slippage
• Renewed confidence
• A more youthful appearance because facial skin and muscles regain support
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Ideal dental implant candidates have good oral and overall health with no chronic, uncontrolled medical conditions. The surgeon will assess your medical history and current health state to determine the ideal solution to address your unique needs.
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Implant surgery and replacement teeth the same day? Yes! With Teeth for a Lifetime, you’ll experience the best of modern implant dentistry and regain your precious smile in a single day! Learn more.
Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery – Personal Service, Professional Excellence. Call our Grapevine, Irving, or Keller office today to schedule an appointment with one of our board certified oral surgeons.
