DENTAL IMPLANTS
Single, Partial, and Full Implants
If you have missing teeth, we can use dental implants to fill the gaps in your smile. The implants feel natural and help maintain the health of your jaw.
Choosing the Right Type of Dental Implant
If you need help choosing the right type of dental implants, or if you have missing teeth and dental issues that you need help correcting, come see why Comfort Care Family Dental in Naperville, Illinois is the name people trust for quality and compassionate care in the area.
More than two-thirds of the population will experience the loss of at least one adult tooth during their life time. When both the tooth and root are damaged, or the entire tooth is missing and there is a gap left in its place, the best permanent replacement usually is a single implant and a crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth and is comprised of a metal rod that is anchored into the gum or jawbone and then a ceramic tooth shaped cap is placed on top. It is a quick and easy way to get a replacement that functions like normal teeth, looks like a real tooth, and provides a lifelong solution to the issues that can be caused by a missing tooth.
Treatment: This procedure normally includes several visits to the dentist to prepare the area, get the implant, place the crown, and do a final check on the implant. Most people are able to return to work within a day of each step in the treatment plan.
When there are three or more teeth missing in the middle to back of the mouth, a fixed bridge may be the best option. These are anchored to dental implants installed in the area of the missing teeth and are a valid option for filling the space while still giving chewing area and stability to the mouth. Traditional dentures can't offer the same stability or function and are harder to secure in place when only a small area of teeth need to be replaced. It is also easier to care for and maintain when treated in this manner. Choosing the right type of dental implant for a situation like this can be tricky but our team of dental experts can determine the best implant type to help with your problem of missing teeth and dental issues.
Treatment: After the initial consultation and examination by one of our Naperville dental experts, you will typically need four or more visits to complete the treatment process. It is normal to experience mild bruising and a little swelling in the area of treatment but any pain and sided effects are usually minor and subside within a week or two. Patients normally can resume normal activities and hold their usual work load once they are off any pain meds and get the all clear from the surgeon who installed the implants.
When a patient comes to us that has all of their teeth missing or their teeth are in such condition that they need to be replaced, there are two general options. One is a set of dentures and the other is a full implant set. Before the perfection of moderns dental implants, there were no fixed solution and people had to rely on cumbersome and annoying and at times painful dentures. Today, it is possible to replace a full line of teeth, top or bottom, with dental implants and a fixed bridge. This offer a realistic look and feel and the durability that lets you eat and do everything that your natural teeth are able to do. These implants also help to preserve facial structure and appearance and prevents bone loss and keeps other dental issues at bay.
Treatment: The treatment process and the number of visits needed and the exact procedure that is used will be dependent on the specific conditions being treated and the overall health of the patient. But all in all, 8-10 visits are usually enough to take care of a full mouth treatment. Pain can be severe at first, but pain medications can easily lessen this and the swelling and bruising is usually gone within a few weeks.
Contact Us
For more information on choosing the right type of dental implants for your unique needs, and to make the most of the healthy teeth you have left, contact us today! Here at Comfort Care Family Dental in Naperville, Illinois, we put our patients and their needs first, and will do everything we can to keep them happy and healthy. There is no need to suffer any longer from missing teeth and dental issues that leave you embarrassed or in pain. Come see for yourself why we are leaders in Naperville and the surrounding area for all levels of dental care, including dental implants!
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