Dental Implants
DENTAL IMPLANTS IN MISSION VIEJO
A frightening but not uncommon form of oral injury is a missing tooth. Our teeth, sadly, are not indestructible, and if you have experienced a dramatic enough infection or injury, you may wind up losing one of your teeth. Thankfully, we are here to help. If you have lost a tooth or have a tooth that is so infected it needs to be removed, our Mission Viejo Dentist can replace it with a fully functional dental implant. Don’t live with the pain; get an implant that looks and works like a tooth should.
DENTAL IMPLANTS IN MISSION VIEJO
A frightening but not uncommon form of oral injury is a missing tooth. Our teeth, sadly, are not indestructible, and if you have experienced a dramatic enough infection or injury, you may wind up losing one of your teeth. Thankfully, we are here to help. If you have lost a tooth or have a tooth that is so infected it needs to be removed, our Mission Viejo Dentist can replace it with a fully functional dental implant. Don’t live with the pain; get an implant that looks and works like a tooth should.
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What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant, simply put, is a replacement for your tooth. It is a fixture placed in your jaw that allows you to eat, chew, and smile when your natural tooth has been removed or fallen out. The process involves affixing a titanium post to your jaw and then placing a cap on later to function as a crown.
A dental implant is a fixture in your mouth that takes the place of a natural tooth. Its purpose is to give you a tooth to eat, chew, and smile with when your natural tooth has fallen out or has gotten so damaged it must be removed. The implant consists of a titanium post placed into your jaw, with a cap that resembles an actual tooth affixed to that post later.
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>> What Can I Expect from the Procedure?
Our Mission Viejo dentist will begin by examining your teeth with an X-Ray to better understand how your implant can fit in among your other teeth. During your consultation, make sure to tell your dentist about your medical history if there are any concerns your dentist will need to be aware of.
A dental implant procedure will usually occur in two parts. First, a metal anchor is placed in your jawbone during your first appointment to act as a root to the implant. In some cases, your jaw will not be dense enough to accept the anchor, in which case a bone grafting procedure may be necessary. This is an entirely different treatment that will require several other visits, but luckily it’s rarely needed.
After the anchor and abutments are placed, there will be a waiting period of about three to six months as your implant bonds with your jaw. The final crown is created during this time based on an impression taken of your teeth. It is recommended that you mainly stick to soft foods during this time. During your second procedure, another incision will need to be made in your soft gum tissue to expose the anchor, and a healing collar will be attached to allow your tissue to heal from the incision. Once this is done, the collar is removed. Finally, the cap is attached to the abutments on the anchor, and you have a dental implant as good as any tooth.
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What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
The purpose of a good dental implant is to replace your original tooth so well that you won’t even miss it. Having an implant in place of a missing tooth will have you smiling and sounding better than if you had just left the space open. Furthermore, implants don’t pose the same risk of infection or decay as your real teeth. You’ll never need a root canal performed on one, that’s for sure.
What Risks Should I Be Aware Of?
Like any oral surgery, there are risks, and you should let your dentist know if you find yourself bleeding or suffering more pain than is normal, as these could be the signs of an infection.
The dental implant procedure itself is usually administered under local anesthesia for comfort. We offer general anesthesia options as well, but we recommend that you have someone to drive you home afterward.
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You can expect some soreness and pain after both procedures, but this should not last longer than a few days each time. Any discomfort can be treated with over-the-counter medication. Let your dentist know if the pain continues more than a week or feels particularly severe. Unless they’ve had general anesthesia, most patients can return to their daily activities right away, but it is recommended you avoid hot liquids and hard foods for at least 24 hours.
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As any dentist can tell you, a good tooth is not something you can do without. If you find yourself missing one, for any reason, don’t wait! Call our office right away. Keep in mind that if you have lost a tooth due to injury, if it is rinsed and brought to our office, we may be able to reattach it. It should also go without saying that a missing baby tooth does not need replacement.
But for most other missing-tooth-related issues, visit our office for a quality Mission Viejo dental implant.