Tooth loss is too common, but replacement has never been better. Dental implants are an increasingly popular option for people missing one, two, or a full arch of teeth in the upper or lower jaw. They’re a comprehensive solution that replaces both your missing tooth as well as its supporting root. Dr. Noorda is the implant dentist in Henderson, NV providing comprehensive dental implant services — from placement to final restoration.
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Dental implants offer a number of benefits, including:
- Freedom from uncomfortable, ill-fitting dentures
- No need for denture adhesives
- Better oral health with a stable, supported jawbone
- Last a lifetime with proper maintenance
How do dental implants work? And are you a good candidate for the comprehensive tooth replacement? Let’s take a closer look.
What Are Dental Implants? How Do They Work?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is surgically inserted into the space left by a missing tooth. Here, it fuses with the jawbone and acts as a prosthetic root for the tooth replacement (a crown, bridge, or denture) that is affixed on top.
No other tooth replacement option gives you back the tooth’s missing root as well as its crown. Thanks to the process known as osseointegration, or the fusion of the jawbone with the titanium implant, the tooth replacement enjoys unsurpassed stability. The jaw also stays healthy and whole with the stimulation provided by the implant.
Dental implants are placed in two phases — the surgical implantation and the final restoration. Osseointegration occurs in a recovery period of up to eight months between each phase. Dr. Noorda performs the placement and restoration of dental implants.
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
People should be in good oral and overall health to undergo the procedure for dental implants. Eligible candidates enjoy a success rate of more than 95 percent with dental implants. Discuss your ability to benefit from implant dentistry with your dentist.
Dental implants require plenty of healthy gum tissue for successful anchoring. Severe cases of gum disease may prevent your ability to undergo the procedure. And people with health conditions affecting the immune system, like HIV/AIDS, uncontrolled diabetes, and advanced-stage cancers, should consider a non-implant supported option in tooth replacement.
If too much jawbone has degenerated due to tooth loss or periodontal disease, a bone augmentation procedure may be necessary to add bone structure preceding dental implants. Bone grafting or sinus lift or expansion create stability and space for the successful anchoring of dental implants.
Dr. Noorda Is Committed to Excellence
Patients who trust Dr. Noorda with their tooth replacement benefit from his exceptional experience and dedication to excellence. He is one of only seven percent of general dentists in the United States to have earned the Academy of General Dentistry’s Fellowship Award, with 500 hours of advanced education. It’s an esteemed award that speaks to Dr. Noorda’s superior care.
Dr. Noorda provides full-service dental implant care from the comfort of our well-equipped office. Would you like to learn if dental implants are a good option for your smile? Please get in touch with our office to request an appointment today!