What is a benefit of the dental implant procedure in Indianapolis?

Individuals who have experienced tooth loss have a new and improved option for restoration with dental implants. Though this treatment option is still gaining recognition by patients around the world, dental implants have actually been used for over three decades. Dr. Church and the Washington Street Dental team offer outstanding care to our patients, understanding the importance of options when it comes to smile restoration.

What is a dental implant?

Through the dental implant procedure in our Indianapolis dental office, patients benefit from innovative technique. A dental implant is a restoration that is not seen, but is inserted into the jawbone in the area of a missing tooth. This titanium post, over time, becomes fused within bone tissue in the osseointegration process. It is this process that achieves the over 95 percent success rate reported for implant treatment. Within a few months of the implant procedure, our patients can enjoy a healthy looking, fully functional smile for life.

There are a number of benefits that come from tooth replacement with dental implants versus alternatives such as partial dentures or bridges. Because implants are supported by healthy bone tissue, just like natural teeth, chewing and biting are restored to near 100 percent functionality. Men and women who replace missing teeth with dental implants are able to enjoy all of the foods they would expect with natural teeth, even foods that are dense or chewy.

Implant treatment results in beauty and sensations that match that of natural teeth, as well. The implants lie beneath the surface of the gums, held firmly in place by natural bone tissue that has fused around the titanium posts. The crowns or dentures that are affixed to implant posts are designed to replicate natural tooth structure in shape, color, translucency, and sheen. Typically, porcelain is the material of choice for restorations to top implants, as this material is most like natural enamel.

In addition to looking very much like natural teeth, implant restorations are also beneficial to the facial aesthetic in that the replacement of missing teeth roots facilitates the preservation of bone tissue in the jaw. When stimulation from natural roots or a root replacement is absent, bone tissue gradually breaks down, causing a loss of fullness in the cheeks and lips.

You have options for tooth replacement that suits your long term needs. Call (317) 333-6788 to schedule your visit at Washington Street Dentistry.

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