Prime Dental Grand Prairie

A dental implant is a type of restoration that replaces a missing tooth in the mouth. The implants are often made of titanium of surgical quality, making it a lasting and solid part of your smile. The implant itself replaces both the root system and the portion of the upper crown of a fallen tooth or extracted. The implants are considered permanent because they bind with your surrounding Jawbone over the next few months.

When you miss the teeth, it can be difficult to feel confident of the way you look. It could even be difficult to eat and chew because your natural teeth are no longer there to be useful. The implants are perfect for replacing these missing areas of teething without having to compromise the surrounding teeth. The implants work independently by themselves and can last decades without showing signs of wear.

To be considered a good candidate for dental implants, we will examine your teeth and take X-rays. The implant works better when there is enough solid and healthy bone in the area where the restoration is placed. If you miss missing bones, we can recommend that a bone graft be done to build the area where it is missing. Most of our patients who want or need implants can safely enter the proceedings.

The procedure begins with local or general anesthesia used to numb the area and relax during surgery. The surgery consists in making a small incision through the gums, then to create a cylinder hole in the jaw. The titanium implant is placed and given the time to heal. In about six months, the implant will bind naturally with the surrounding jaw. Once this happens, we can make a crown, a bridge or a prosthesis that is then placed on the freshly cherished restoration to improve your smile. Although the implant itself should last decades, the restoration placed on the implant should be replaced more frequently.

If you think you could benefit from dental implants, call us today to talk about one of our useful and highly qualified team members. For more information, call 972-408-0480 or [email protected].