When you are struggling with missing teeth, it can make certain parts of your daily routine very uncomfortable. Talking or trying to eat food can cause a lot of pain and discomfort when you have missing teeth, which is due to more of your gums being exposed, and the surrounding teeth being put under pressure.
What are implants and how do they help?
Dental implants Windsor are made up of 3 main parts. Firstly, the crown, which is a custom-made, tooth-shaped piece of porcelain that will look just like your other teeth. Underneath this is the abutment, which is the piece that holds the crown to the foundation of your new tooth. Under the abutment is the implant screw which is inserted into your jawbone, and is the base for your new tooth.
This treatment is aimed at helping those who have lost their teeth due to a range of problems such as gum disease or an accident. Implants are a very efficient, long-term help when it comes to replacing lost teeth. No matter how many teeth you have missing, implants will be able to replace them, either through the use of a single crown, or an implant-supported bridge or denture.
The process
To begin your dental implant journey, you will first need to have an in-depth consultation with your dentist to ensure that they are the right option for you. This will involve your dentist examining your teeth, and taking scans such as X-rays to get a clear image of your bone structure. To ensure that dental implants are right for you, your dentist will focus on whether you have enough bone left in the desired area. This is important because your implant screw will need something to fuse to in order to create a strong foundation for your new teeth. The consultation appointment also gives you an opportunity to discuss the treatment in detail, to make sure that you are aware of how it works, and what your results should be at the end.
If all goes well in the consultation and your dentist determines that dental implants are a good treatment choice for you, your crown/s can be created. They will be shaped and coloured to match your other teeth as closely as possible, which means that no one else will even know you have dental implants. The crowns are made out of porcelain, which is a good material to use because it’s durable, and can be easily coloured and shaped to match your teeth.
Once your crowns have been created, your dentist will book you in for your first surgical appointment, which involves inserting the implant screw into your jawbone. Your dentist will do this by opening up the gum to expose the bone, inserting the implant screw, and then closing the area up. When this has been done, it will be left for a few months to allow the implant screw to fuse to your bone. This part of the process is vital, as without it your implant screw would become weak a lot quicker, and your new tooth wouldn’t have a strong foundation.
After the few months are over and your implant screw has successfully fused with your bone, your dentist can attach the abutment to the implant screw, followed by the crown. Once this has been done, you will be able to see the difference that dental implants can make. Your smile will be full again, and you can leave the practice feeling more comfortable and much more confident.