Pasadena Texas Dental Implants:
Pasadena, Texas Dentist Michael Nugent loves working with dental implants. Dr. Nugent knows that dental implants are the most advanced way to replace missing teeth. In fact, Dr. Nugent has completed dental implants on his father, father-in-law, and mother-in-law. Also, Dr. Nugent has completed dental implants on two of his office team members and the daughter of a team member. Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is made of three parts, implant, abutment and crown. The implant is a titanium cylinder that is inserted into the jawbone. The bone loves titanium and will fuse with the implant in a process called “osteointegration”. The implant replicates a natural tooth root and will serve as an anchor for the restored implant. Next, the abutment screws into implant and will protrude out of the gum tissue. The abutment serves as the base for the cosmetic porcelain crown.
Dental Implants
- Are the most advanced tooth replacement option
- Preserve bone and prevent elderly appearance
- Mimic natural teeth. They look, feel and function like natural teeth
- Have the best success rate of any tooth replacement option
- Can be used on adults of any age
- Are an extremely conservative tooth replacement option
- Do not damage healthy neighbor teeth like bridges do
- Patients will eat, talk, smile and laugh with renewed confidence
- Can never get a cavity
- Will never need a root canal
- Can be utilized to create stable dental implant dentures
- Can be used to completely eliminate dentures
When teeth are lost there is an immediate loss of bone. The bone loss continues forever because the bone is not stimulated. Old fashioned teeth replacement options like bridges and partial dentures do not stimulate bone levels. Because the implant in anchored in the jaw bone, the dental implant will stimulate and preserve bone levels. This is a key point because with bone loss patients lose facial contours and a pre-mature elderly appearance ensues.
Furthermore, when a tooth is lost the teeth will start to shift. A dental implant prevents the shifting of teeth.
Patients from Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, League City, Friendswood, Webster, Clear Lake, Pearland and Houston Texas travel to see Dr. Michael Nugent. Dr. Nugent is a regional leader in dental implant therapy. Dr. Nugent is extremely passionate about dental implants and loves showing patients why dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. For further information, visit Dr. Nugent’s comprehensive Texas Dental Implant website.
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Dental implants are the most common method for replacing absent teeth. Even the loss or damage of a single tooth can significantly impact a person’s daily existence and self-esteem. It can alter an individual’s entire personality. Many individuals with dental issues avoid smiling and going out in public, which makes them appear less sociable or miserable.
Whether for cosmetic or psychological reasons, missing teeth need to be replaced. Each space between your teeth poses a potential threat to your long-term dental health. A single absent tooth can eventually result in the loss of additional teeth and a change in facial appearance.
The absent tooth can cause a domino effect. Teeth in the opposing jaw can move into the gap, while adjacent teeth can collapse into the space.
The varieties of food that can be consumed may be restricted, resulting in vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, when a person is missing teeth. For example, it can be difficult for denture wearers to consume nuts, seeds, and crunchy fresh vegetables. The gradual resorption of bone caused by tooth loss gives patients a sunken face, also known as “the witches’ look.”
Dental implants, unlike conventional dentures, are permanent anchors that eradicate problems of poor fit, gum irritation, pressure points, and food trapping under dentures and have no odor.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium ‘roots’ that, when inserted in the upper or lower jaw, fuse to the bone and serve as anchors for replacement teeth (implant crowns and bridges).
Dental implants resemble natural teeth in appearance, sensation, and function and have the highest success rate (over 95%) for tooth replacement. They prevent bone loss and shrinkage of the mandible, both of which contribute to the aging of the face, and thus implants give you a more youthful appearance.
Single Dental Implants
When replacing a single absent tooth, dental implants are frequently the best option. The dental implant replaces the missing tooth root and serves as the implant crown’s abutment. It is unnecessary to grind adjacent teeth, so healthy tooth structure is preserved. The dental implant replaces the tooth root and transmits the force of gnawing from the tooth crown to the jawbone. This natural stress keeps the mandible bone vital, preventing its resorption. Here you can learn more about single implants.
Multiple Dental Implants
A bridge supported by implants prevents bone loss and preserves the remaining healthy teeth when two or more teeth are missing. A bridge that is firmly anchored to prevent further bone loss and provide an aesthetically appealing and functional result.
Call our office today at 713-941-8261 to see how dental implants can change your life.