Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
Advantages of Dental Implants
There are many advantages to dental implants, including:
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
An abutment is a connector that your dentist will build into or attach to the top of your dental implant. This serves as the attachment for the replacement tooth, crown, or bridge, keeping it firmly in place.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
This term refers to the teeth that support a bridge or partial denture. The bridge is attached to the abutment tooth during a full crown prep or inlay/onlay preps. For a partial denture, clasps or rests are used to support the denture on the abutment tooth.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
Ceramic is a material used to make dental implants. This material is made of clay and hardened by heat before it’s placed in your mouth. Some people prefer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic to titanium since it offers a more natural look. It’s available in ivory so it looks similar to existing teeth and roots. Some ceramic implants have conical threading at the base for easier attachment to the bone in your jaw. You might also get a ceramic implant if you have an allergy to metal.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
A crown, also referred to as a cap, replaces a single tooth. If you have lost or broken a tooth due to infection, decay, injury, or other health problem, a dentist can fit your mouth with a crown to replace the missing or damaged tooth. Crowns typically fit over the top of existing teeth, although they must be ground down to fit, or attach to the abutment of a dental implant.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
A dental implant, also called a fixture, is a medical device that interfaces with your jawbone to support a dental prosthesis, such as a bridge, crown, denture, or other facial prostheses. Through osseointegration, the implant will fuse securely to your bone, providing a strong and durable result that will last for years. Many dental implants last for patients’ entire lives, making them better options than bridges, which may require replacement, and dentures, which can be uncomfortable and difficult to wear.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
The endosteal implant is the most commonly used type of implant exercised in modern dentistry, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. In order to fit this style of implant, a dentist will place small screws, plates, blades, or cylinders directly into the jawbone through a surgical procedure. Each implant can hold at least one prosthetic tooth.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
Most modern dental implants are made of titanium. This metal comes with a number of advantages. Few people are allergic to titanium, so it’s rare for a patient to have a reaction to this material. It’s also lightweight but very strong, reducing the weight on your bone or within your mouth. It has a high oxygen affinity, which means that it will form a thin oxide layer when placed in the body. Titanium can also ossify with bone, producing a stronger result that can last for many years.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
A small percentage of people do experience allergies to titanium, so zirconia is another option for the implant material. Zirconia implants have no prosthetic connections, so the risk of bacteria growth is lower. Patients may experience better gum health when they have this type of implant. It’s also white in color so it looks more like a natural tooth.
If you still have questions about dental implants or terminology, talk to one of our experienced dentists to learn more. Here are all of our dental implant dentists.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Many healthy adults with adequate jawbone support can be candidates, but a full exam and imaging are needed to confirm the best approach.
How long can implants last?
With proper care, dental implants can last for many years and often serve as a long-term tooth replacement option.
Are implants only for single missing teeth?
No. Implants can also support bridges, dentures, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4 treatment.
If you would like to talk with Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS about this topic, call 941-505-1200 or request an appointment online.
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