Implant-Supported Crowns
Benefits of Implant-Supported Crowns
- Long-Lasting Support: While the crown will likely need replacement over time, implants can last for decades, if not a lifetime.
- Enhanced Function: Since dental implants merge with the bone and are permanent, they provide unmatched stability for your crown. It is much easier for you to enjoy eating your favorite foods and speak as your normally would.
- Natural Appearance: Implant-retained crowns replace the entire tooth, from crown to root, for a realistic appearance.
- Improved Oral Health: Because the dental implant stimulates your jawbone in the same way your natural tooth root does, patients can avoid bone breakdown and changes to the facial structure.
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Am I a Candidate for an Implant
Supported Crown?
Most people with a missing tooth who are in good enough health to undergo oral surgery are candidates for an implant-supported crown. However, a common roadblock is a lack of jawbone tissue. When we lose teeth, the jawbone often thins and weakens over time. If you lack the jawbone to support an implant, you can undergo a bone graft to improve your candidacy.
In summary, individuals with a missing tooth can often opt for an implant-supported crown if they are healthy enough for surgery. When jawbone deficiency is present, a bone graft can enhance the chances of successful implant placement by augmenting the jawbone. This procedure enables patients who were previously ineligible for dental implants to have the opportunity for a restored smile and improved oral function.
What Should I Expect at My Appointment?
Treatment will typically require at least four dental visits. At the first appointment, you will meet with the dentist so he can evaluate your oral and overall health. At this time he will take a medical history, and images of your oral structure. If necessary, he may recommend a bone grafting surgery before or at the same time as your placement.
The second visit will usually be for the implant placement surgery. If any teeth need extraction, it will be done at this time. Next, a small incision is made at the gum line and a tiny access portal made into the jawbone. Through this, your dental implant is inserted. This entire implant placement process is guided by a surgical plan based on 3-D computerized tomography (CT) scans of your mouth. This allows for incredible precision in placing the implant, ensuring the least amount of trauma to surrounding tissues and optimal integration of the implant into the jawbone. Our office also offers sedation options, including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, for your comfort.
Over the next four to six months, your dental implant will merge with the jawbone in a process known as osseointegration. As a result, the implant is backed by the strength and durability of your jawbone and essentially acts like a tooth root. After the osseointegration process is complete, you will return to have your abutments attached, which serve as a conduit between the implant and your crown. Finally, about two weeks later, you will return to have your dental crown attached.
Restore and Beautify Your Smile with Dental Crowns
Restore and beautify your smile today with dental crowns from Crowns & Caps. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care and the most alluring results for our patients. Get in touch now for a consultation, so you can start your journey towards a beautiful, natural-looking smile!
The Process of Implant-Supported Crowns
Consultation and Evaluation
Treatment Planning
Implant Placement
Osseointegration
Abutment Placement
Crown Placement
Follow-up Care
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Terry Eck
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