Traditionally, dental implants require four to six months between the insertion of your post and the attachment of the dental restoration. But what if we could complete the process in only one visit? In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about how we secure your smile with same-day dental implants.
The Causes of Tooth Loss and Resulting Complications
When we lose teeth, this could cause much more than just a gap in your smile. Missing teeth are linked to misalignment, increased risks of tooth decay and gum disease, and even jaw joint disorders like TMD and bruxism (teeth grinding). Trouble eating is reported, and speaking without complication is often difficult. But the most severe complication is the loss of mass and density in the jaw, which occurs when the body responds to tooth loss by suspending the flow of key nutrients to the jaw around them. This means additional tooth loss, and for some, a prematurely aged appearance. But placing dental implants can prevent this, and we could potentially treat your tooth loss with them in only one visit!
Placing Your New Roots
First, let’s talk about the new roots, or the biocompatible titanium implant posts. These are small and screw-like in appearance. We guide them into the jawbone with digital guidance, so they sit at the right angles and positions to support new teeth or prosthetics, and also limit the growth of jawbone tissue, as the body sees them as new roots. This means no changes to your jaw ridge, and your new teeth could last for decades to come, or even a lifetime in some situations. Once they’re in place, we will move forward with the restoration or prosthetic, a process that usually wouldn’t happen for another four to six months.
Restoring Them Same-Day
Once the new posts are in place, we will attach an abutment to each one, which extends above the gum line. For an individual dental implant, we will connect a crown that is custom-made to look natural, and keep your bite balance as well. For multiple missing teeth, several posts could be used to secure a bridge or even a full set of dentures. You leave the office with a complete smile, and the ability to smile with confidence! As the area heals and you return to your usual routine, you can eat your favorite foods again.
If you have any questions about same-day dental implants, then contact our team today.
TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT SAME-DAY TOOTH REPLACEMENT
Our team can help complete your smile again in only one appointment. If you’re ready to schedule a visit and address your missing teeth, then contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.