Dental Implant Crowns | Paso Robles
Dental implants are a permanent solution to the problem of missing teeth. Unlike dentures or partials, you won’t experience problems with slipping or sliding, and they don’t require a specialized daily care routine beyond regular brushing and flossing. Unlike bridges, dental implants do not require alteration to your existing, healthy teeth. In fact, bridges can be supported by implants for fewer alterations during a more complex restoration.
Do I Need Dental Implants?
For many people, missing teeth present a mostly cosmetic problem. This is a fair concern: Missing teeth carry a stigma, and people with missing teeth may find themselves unfairly judged in many social settings.
Unfortunately, the problem of missing teeth goes beyond the cosmetic issue. Missing teeth put additional stress on your remaining teeth and can lead to damage, including fractures and even further tooth loss. When you are missing teeth, you may find it difficult or even painful to enjoy the fresh, healthy foods that you need for proper nutrition and nourishment.
Even more concerning, one or more missing teeth can eventually lead to significant bone loss in your jaw as the tissue becomes atrophied from lack of use. Over time, this diminishing bone can lead to visible changes in your face (a 'sunken' look) and cause you to appear prematurely aged.
Dental implants will stop this process in its tracks, something that even dentures and partials cannot do.
Am I a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
While most healthy adults are eligible for dental implants, some health conditions can change the effectiveness of the implants. When you visit our office to discuss dental implants, we will ask you a number of questions about your health history.
These questions are important to help us determine whether dental implants are the right option for you. Don’t worry – even if you do have a health concern, we are likely to still be able to work with you. We just need to know about it so that we can account for it and take any necessary precautions.
"Love this office. Always on time for appointments, gentle dental hygienists, excellent dentist (fastest dentist in the West!) and efficient, friendly office staff." -Mary S.
What Are The Benefits of Dental Implants?
There are many benefits to selecting dental implants to replace your missing tooth, including:
- Look, feel, and function like your natural teeth
- Custom created to blend in seamlessly with your surrounding teeth
- Do not require specialized maintenance or care; simply brush twice a day, floss regularly, and come in every 6 months for your dental exam
- Made from medical-grade titanium known for its resistance to corrosion and its longevity and strength
- Permanent replacement for missing teeth; can last the lifetime of your smile if properly cared for
How Are Dental Implants Placed?
Prior to beginning the actual implant process, we will perform a full examination, including x-rays. If you are a potential candidate for a dental implant, we will refer you to an Oral Surgeon or a Periodontist to have an Implant Consult and evaluate for implant placement.
Once it is determined that you are a candidate for a dental implant, it will then be placed by either an Oral Surgeon or Periodontist specialist. Once you have healed sufficiently, you will return to our office and have impressions taken for the Implant Crown. After the lab makes the ceramic crown, we will check the fit and appearance and than place the implant crown permanently.
For more information about dental implants or to schedule an appointment, please call our practice today.
