Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants

Do you have gaps in your smile? Closing them with dental implants offers a long-lasting way to restore missing teeth. Murrysville, PA, dentist Dr. Hanne Hollenbeck shares some information on the dental implant process.

An implant restores your entire tooth

Dental implants replace missing teeth from the roots to the crown at the top of your tooth. The titanium implant acts as a synthetic root for your new tooth. Once it's placed in your jawbone, it begins to bond to the bone. Bonding ensures that the implant will be able to support the artificial crown that will be placed on top of it.

Dental implants can replace any number of missing teeth

Although dental implants are commonly used to replace just one tooth, they're a good option no matter how many teeth you've lost. They're even a good choice to replace traditional full dentures.

Ever since George Washington sported his first pair of dentures, people have been searching for a better, more comfortable tooth restoration option. Although dentures improve your smile and restore your ability to chew, they have a few limitations. Because they only rest on the gums and aren't attached to your jawbone, they can't be used to eat hard or tough foods and may slip when you chew.

Implant-supported dentures are much more comfortable and don't change your biting power. When you wear them, you can eat anything you want without worrying about irritation due to slipping dentures. One implant-supported denture can be supported with just four to eight implants.

Implants permanently improve your smile

Bridges and dentures have a limited lifespan. In fact, you'll probably need to replace them after 10 to 15 years. Because dental implants bond to your bone, chances are they'll remain in the mouth for your entire life. Daily brushing and careful flossing around your implant will help ensure that it remains healthy and secure. It's also important to visit our Murrysville office every six months for dental checkups and an examination of your implant.

Would you like to find out if you're a good candidate for dental implants? Call Murrysville, PA, dentist Dr. Hanne Hollenbeck at (724) 327-3080 to schedule an appointment.