Are you thinking of getting dental implants to finally regain your missing teeth? Before you go to see your dentist, here are some important things you need to know about dental implants. These will help you feel more at ease once you decide to proceed with the treatment.

Dental Implants are Tooth Root Replacements

Basically, dental implants are made of Titanium metal, which are inserted into your jawbone through a surgical procedure. They act as your new tooth root and will securely hold artificial teeth like complete dentures and bridges.

There are Mini-implants and Traditional Implants

When you go for a consultation with your Santa Cruz implant dentist, he may recommend either mini-implants or traditional ones. Mini-implants are smaller than traditional implants, heal faster, and require fewer visits to your dental clinic for the procedure to be completed. However, traditional implants may be more suitable for people who need to replace a molar since they can take more pressure from biting and chewing forces.

Dental Implants have three components: the post, abutment connector, and crown (artificial teeth)

During the surgery, your Santa Cruz implant dentist will secure the post, which is a screw-type component, into your jawbone. The post has a protruding top part, which will then hold the abutment connector. Finally, your artificial denture, bridge, or crown is attached onto the abutment connector.

Implants Need to Heal

Just like any other surgical procedure, your dental implants need some time to heal. For traditional implants, the estimate is about 3 to 6 months. Mini-implants need a shorter healing period, between 3 to 8 weeks only.

Dental Implants Are Not for Everyone

There might be cases where the patient may need to undergo a different treatment before the actual implant procedure is done. Some patients might also not be physically fit to receive implants or extra care needs to be taken once they go through with the procedure.

To find out if you can receive dental implants based on your specific dental condition, call Dr. Matiasevich, Jr., DDS at 831-440-7577. Dr. Matiasevich is an experienced implant dentist who can guide you throughout the implant procedure.

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