If you lost a tooth in a car accident, would you replace it? Or, how about extraction due to decay or infection--would you replace that tooth?
The answer is no matter the circumstance, replace the tooth or teeth as soon as possible with dental implants from Central New Jersey Prosthodontics in East Brunswick. Dr. Nainesh Desai uses implants to restore smiles to full health and appearance. You could be a candidate for these marvelous prosthetics, too.
What is a dental implant?
In every way, a dental implant placed by your East Brunswick dentist is a true artificial tooth. It has a titanium root, an extension post, and realistic ceramic crown.
A dental implant is as stable and secure as a healthy tooth because the jaw bone adheres to the titanium screw or cylinder through amazing osseointegration. This natural process creates an inseparable bond and also improves bone strength and density.
Additionally, if your smile has sustained extensive damage through trauma, gum disease, cancer treatment, or tooth decay, Dr. Desai can rebuild it with implant-supported dentures. Whether you need a few teeth replaced, or an entire arch, implant-supported dentures can help you bite, chew and smile amazingly well.
Evaluation and treatment
It takes place at Central New Jersey Prosthodontics. Dr. Desai will look at your overall health, the condition of your teeth and gums and the density of your jaw bone. After all, your jaw anchors your teeth; so, it must be strong enough to accept the titanium implant device. If X-rays and other kinds of imaging show it to be thin or weak, your dentist may recommend bone grafting before proceeding with the implant procedure.
Regarding implant placement, most patients find it:
- Comfortable
- Quick
- Reliable
- Long-lasting
In other words, the treatment is no harder than most crown procedures. However, after implant placement, you must wait several weeks before Dr. Desai can complete the tooth with the extension post and crown. Healing and osseointegration is time well-invested, practically guaranteeing a dental implant which lasts for decades (according to the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness).
Caring for your dental implants
Registered Dental Hygienist emphasizes how important home care is. Experts recommend:
- Twice daily brushing with a low abrasive toothpaste
- Flossing daily with the product your hygienist says is best for you
- Using a Waterpik or other water flosser as desired
- Using interproximal brushes to reach hard to clean areas of the mouth
- Exercising gum tissue with a rubber-tipped stimulator
- Seeing Dr. Desai semi-annually for an examination and cleaning
- Stopping all tobacco usage as it causes a dreadful infection called peri-implantitis
Ready for a great smile?
Then, contact Central New Jersey Prosthodontics in East Brunswick, NJ, for your implant consultation. You'll be amazed at how natural-looking and feeling dental implants are. Phone us at (732) 254-2550.