REVIVE DENTAL LEWISVILLE
DENTAL IMPLANTS
LONG-LASTING APPROACH FOR TOOTH REPLACEMENT DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are perhaps the most significant dental innovation of our generation! They are designed to mimic the entire structure of our natural teeth, With the highest success rate of all tooth replacement options, implants are the best long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. When properly placed and cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.
How do implants mimic our natural teeth?
A complete dental implant consists of a small titanium
post (the implant), an abutment, and a crown. The implant
serves as an artificial tooth root. Your natural bone fuses
with the implant, providing a sturdy base and preventing
bone loss that would otherwise occur in the absence of a
tooth.
The abutment is the connector between the implant and
the crown; it is placed on top of the implant to hold and support the crown.
The crown is custom-designed to be nearly indistinguishable from your natural teeth in feel, fit, function, and appearance!
The procedure
Dental implant surgery is usually performed in stages over several months, though at Revive Dental, we can sometimes provide same-day implants!
The traditional method of implant surgery consists of several stages, as follows:
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First, the dentist places the implant post into the
jawbone, and stitches closed the site where the
implant was placed. -
The patient goes through a healing period during which the jawbone fuses with the implant; this period usually lasts three to six months.
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Once the healing period is done, the dentist makes an incision to expose the implant and places a healing cap on top of the implant, which helps the surrounding gum tissue to heal.
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After a few weeks, he removes the healing cap and attaches the abutment.
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Finally, the dentist makes an impression of your teeth and sends it to the dental lab to create your
custom-made crown.
For cases in which structure must be built up to support the implant, additional procedures such as bone grafting or sinus augmentation must be completed before the implant can be placed. At Revive Dental, we can offer highly advanced regenerative therapy treatments which can greatly quicken the healing time for bone grafting and other related implant surgery procedures. Contact us at 214-222-0211 to learn more about our range of regenerative therapy options!