Dental implants
When you and your implant dentist agree on dental implants
for you, you undertake a commitment to your oral health that can give you a new
smile and a new skip in your step. Although dentures and dental bridges are an
excellent solution to missing teeth, dental implants offer an alternative that
more closely resembles natural teeth in appearance and in performance.
Dr. Joseph Tartagni and his caring and experienced staff at
Shoreline Dental Care in West Haven and Milford CT have years of experience in
implant dentistry, and offer dental implants as an excellent alternative to
dentures or dental bridges.
How do dental
implants work?
The process begins with implanting the titanium posts, which
will eventually serve as the roots of your new teeth, into your jaw. This oral
surgery can be done using sedation dentistry practices right in the office of
your specifically trained implant dentist. The site of the dental implants will
heal and the titanium and bone tissue will fuse, creating a solid foundation
for the implant dentist to continue your restoration.
Your dental implant procedure continues with the attachment
of handcrafted permanent crowns to each post, which will match and blend with
your natural teeth. By replicating an entire tooth, dental implants provide
single missing teeth, a secure anchor for dental bridges or dentures, and in
some cases, can even reconstruct an entire mouthful of teeth!
Who is fit for dental
implants?
Your jaw must have sufficient mass to receive and support
the titanium posts. You must be free of gum disease and other oral infections,
and should be in overall general good health.
Certain medical conditions and diseases may cause particular concern,
and certain medications may need to be interrupted. Your implant dentist will
need your complete medical history in order to determine if you can safely
undergo oral surgery for dental implants.
Benefits of dental
implants
Because they imitate an entire natural tooth from the root
up, dental implants closely mimic the feel, look, and performance of
natural teeth. Patients who have received dental implants enjoy getting their
lives back, eating a healthy diet of hard-to-chew foods, feeling more confident
about speaking, and more confident about smiling. Dental implants can produce the kind of smile that
enhances your appearance, and improves your quality of life.
For more information on dental implants and other
restoration procedures to improve your quality of life, visit www.ShorelineDentalCare.com.
Click or call today for a consultation with Dr. Tartagni. He and his staff are
happy to help, and will let you know if you may be a candidate for
life-altering dental implants.
