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If you're missing teeth, you're certainly not the only one. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available options for replacing your missing teeth, such as dental implants. At Kingston Dental Care, we provide dental implant services at our professional dental practice in St. Louis, Missouri. Dental implants provide you with long-term value and are essentially the next best thing to your own real teeth, as they are designed to look, feel, and function just like your own natural teeth. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to find out if dental implants are right for you.
Dental implants can provide you with a missing tooth replacement that looks and feels natural. They're long-lasting and provide numerous benefits over other tooth replacement options, which include:
Dental implants, which are screwlike posts typically constructed from either titanium or zirconia, are used as root replacements for missing teeth. They're precisely placed into your jawbone where they fuse with your jawbone, establishing a foundation upon which artificial teeth can be attached.
While implants are technically the screwlike posts that replace your natural roots, the term is often used to describe not just the implant, but also the abutment and the crown, dental bridge, or denture — all of which come together to form a prosthetic replacement for a missing tooth.
Here's an overview of the three main components that comprise a prosthetic tooth:
With an average lifespan of 10-30 years, dental implants last longer than any other tooth-replacement option that is available today. Depending on the age you are when you receive your implant, you may find that it lasts you for the rest of your life. The crown, on the other hand, may need to be replaced sooner, as crowns often require replacement after roughly 15-20 years due to normal wear and tear.
Like natural teeth, dental implant care typically includes routine dental cleanings in addition to home care, the latter of which includes brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. In some instances, such as more complex cases, a Waterprik, small brushes, and special dental floss may be required to clean between tight spaces to properly maintain and care for implants. When you follow the recommendations of your dentist and adhere to an impeccable oral hygiene routine, implants are apt to last you for a very long time.
When it comes to dental implants, the cost can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the scope of what's required and the complexity of the work that must be done. When replacing a single tooth, implant costs are often similar to conventional tooth-replacement options, such as bridges and partials, whereas more complex restorations or those involving multiple teeth typically cost more than other tooth-replacement options, such as fixed bridges and removable dentures.
Multiple teeth replaced by dental implants can avoid the need for a removable denture. Removable dentures can be hard to get used to. Oftentimes, removable partial dentures have clasps that put additional stress on existing teeth.
Full removable dentures may be difficult to wear and may interfere with eating and speaking. Some patients are never able to adapt to day-to-day functioning with their full dentures. Many of these patients do not have adequate bone to stabilize a lower denture as a replacement. Others never develop enough muscle coordination to learn how to chew with their dentures.
With dental implants, speaking and chewing are typically easier, making them an excellent alternative.
The best way to determine whether an implant is right for you is to consult with a licensed dental care professional. Call us today at (314) 487-0052 to schedule a consultation to find out if dental implants are right for you.
*These providers are not specialists in Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, or Prosthodontics. Implant Dentistry is a non-specialty interest area that requires no specific educational training to advertise these services. However, our practitioners have years of training and experience adding up to a terrific result for you!
We look forward to meeting you. Call (314) 487-0052 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.