Dental Implants: Restoring Function and Esthetics
If you have missing or severely damaged teeth, dental implants can help restore form and function to your smile. Dr. L. Patrick Grisanti II, in Rockwall, TX, uses the highest grade materials and most advanced techniques when placing implants and creating restorations. His compassion and experience in implantology help him deliver durable restorations that will blend in with your smile and allow you to eat, speak, and laugh with ease.
What are Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts surgically anchored in the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. After the posts have been allowed to heal and fuse with the jawbone, a crown, bridge, or denture will be firmly attached to the implant to replace the entire structure of the missing tooth and restore function to your bite.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Unlike traditional dentures or bridges that rest on top of the gums, dental implants may have the capacity to strengthen your jawbone. Typically, when we lose a tooth, the bone underneath begins to atrophy because it is no longer receiving stimulation from the pressures associated with chewing and speaking. Dental implants are the only restorative option that can replace this stimulation and actually prevent future bone loss in your jaw.
Additionally, dental implants can provide many other functional and aesthetic benefits, including:
Increased self-confidence
Natural appearance and function
Chewing comfortably and enjoying all your favorite foods
Speaking, enunciating, and laughing more clearly
Not worrying about forgetting your dentures or having them slip out of place
Natural integration with the rest of your teeth
Long-term solution using durable materials
Improved overall oral health