For people who have already been fitted with dentures and simply want to enjoy life better and want a way out from dentures – getting dental implants will involve several trips to your cosmetic dentist before the procedure is completed. During the procedure, your dentist will install a titanium post into your jawbone. For those with dentures, the dentist will implant several such posts in different parts of the jaw. The patient must then allow time for the jawbone to accept the implants. Fortunately, bone loves titanium and will naturally fuse around the posts to form a permanent bond. Once the implants have fused with bone, your implant dentist will attach your prosthetic denture to the posts. After the titanium implant has been installed and the jawbone has had adequate time to grow and fuse around the titanium, then the prosthetic tooth, denture, or dental bridge can be mounted onto the implant.
Dental implants are a great way to replace a missing tooth or to permanently attach a dental bridge. Your implanted dentures will look, feel, and function like your natural teeth, so you can chew and smile with confidence again.
To learn more about dental implants and how implant dentistry can improve the quality of life, call Shoreline Dental Care in West Haven and Milford CT and make your appointment with your trusted Shoreline dentist.