What Are Dental Implants?

Dealing with damaged teeth is essential to the general wellness and appearance of the mouth. To enable Schertz, TX patients to overcome extracted or missing teeth, Dr. Cassandra Montemayor is happy to provide high-quality dental implants to accomplish tooth replacement. A fixed implant is composed of a sturdy screw that acts as a stand-in tooth root, and a specially crafted crown, bridge, or denture replaces the visible portion of the lost tooth or teeth. If you have missing teeth or require a tooth extraction, set up an appointment at Savannah Smiles Dental and learn about your dental implant options.

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What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Dental implants installed at Savannah Smiles Dental by Dr. Montemayor are a high-quality solution that enable the use of replacement teeth. Personalized implants performed at our Schertz, TX office:

  • Create a long-term tooth replacement solution
  • May help improve your self-confidence by improving your speaking ability and improving your smile
  • Lead to increased biting strength and durability
  • Help maintain jawbone wellness and strength
  • Do not depend on adjacent teeth to stay in position
  • Appear as functional tooth roots
  • Allow for a diverse, nutritious diet
  • Are safe and effective
  • Prevent more serious oral health issues from occurring

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Oral implants are utilized to replace any quantity of missing teeth, ranging from a single tooth to several teeth. You might be a good candidate for oral implants if you have experienced the loss of teeth, need extractions, or are dissatisfied with your present restoration. To serve their purpose, dental implants need proper jawbone tissue, healthy gums, and a stable dental environment. In some cases, patients may require additional services before they are thought of as ideal candidates. Dental implants may not be appropriate if you are an expecting mother, use tobacco products, or have specific medical concerns. At your visit, Dr. Montemayor will help you learn if implant-supported restorations are a match for you.

What Is the Dental Implant Treatment Process?

The process for dental implants involves the surgical positioning of the post and the securing of a natural-looking tooth replacement, such as full-arch pieces, crowns, or bridges. Once you are ready for treatment, your mouth is numbed with anesthesia. Oral-conscious sedation or IV techniques may also be utilized to help you feel calm throughout your procedure. The fixed post will be surgically secured within the jawbone at a certain area and given a period of time to fuse with the tissue through a phenomenon called osseointegration. Once the implant site has completely recovered, which takes usually 6 – 9 months, Dr. Montemayor will set a custom denture, crown, or bridge and assess the alignment of the biting surfaces.