What Are Dental Implants in Windham ME

If you have tried traditional dentures, you may prefer a more permanent solution. Or maybe you’ve recently had a few teeth removed because of a serious injury and want to avoid more traditional tooth replacement options. With dental implants in Windham ME, you can expect to enjoy life without the worry of frequent replacements and accidental slippage. Instead, our team at Roosevelt Dental can put you on the right path so that you can enjoy the only root-to-crown replacement available. Call us today to schedule a dental implant consultation.

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The Only Root-to-Crown Tooth Replacement Available in Windham ME

Sometimes the loss of a tooth or even a few teeth may happen to you or someone you know. There can be several reasons for this, but whatever the cause, it can affect not just your physical appearance, but even the way you speak and eat. One solution Roosevelt Dental offers to the issue of missing one or more teeth is a dental implant.

A dental implant is a more recent development in dental surgical procedures. It consists of a “screw,” usually titanium, that is surgically attached to your jawbone. After this procedure has been completed, the screw is given time to fuse with the jawbone. Since your body doesn’t create an immune response thanks to the biocompatible properties of titanium, nutrients continue to be sent to that part of the jawbone to retain both size and health.

Once proper fusion has occurred, a “crown” is applied to the screw, which is just a custom-designed artificial tooth that sits on the now very stable implant that is fused to your mouth. With this final step, the procedure is permanent, complete, and will not require any additional maintenance on your part aside from a sensible oral hygiene regimen of brushing and flossing to protect the rest of your teeth and gums.  Dental implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth in your mouth.

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The 4-Step Dental Implant Process

1. Initial Consultation: You will meet with a member of our team to discuss how we plan to outfit you with dental implants. If your oral and overall health are in good shape as well as your jawbone, we’ll recommend you move on to implant surgery. However, if we find any signs of decay, gum disease, or jawbone resorption, you’ll be required to complete preliminary treatments before receiving dental implants.
2. Dental Implant Surgery: You will have each implant positioned in its desired location so that it fuses properly and creates a firm foundation for your new restoration.
3. Osseointegration/Abutments: You will spend 4-6 months allowing your implant posts to fuse with the jawbone. This will require that you follow detailed instructions from our dental team. Once you are fully healed, you will receive your metal abutments (connector pieces) that attach and hold your restoration in place on top of your implants.
4. Delivery of Final Restoration: No matter if you are to receive a crown, bridge, or denture, your final restoration will be properly fitted and polished once in place.

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Who Can Use Dental Implants In Windham ME

While the dental implant is a comprehensive and often ideal permanent solution to the problem of missing teeth, there are certain physical requirements people must meet to be considered suitable for this procedure.

Healthy gums and healthy teeth are both required for a dental implant to be successful. So, for example, heavy smokers that may be suffering from gum disease may be advised to quit smoking and allow the gums to heal properly before attempting the procedure.

On the other hand, people with insufficient bone in their jaw may still be suitable for the procedure if they want it. This may call for an additional procedure, known as “bone grafting,” to reinforce the jaw enough for the dental implant procedure to succeed.

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Benefits Of Dental Implants

Aside from restoring a tooth into an empty space for aesthetic reasons, there are many other sound health benefits for getting a dental implant replacement.

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Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants

Many patients assume that the cost of dental implants is out of reach. Although they are more expensive upfront than traditional dentures or dental bridges, they are more cost-effective in the long run because of their longevity. Our team will be happy to go over your dental insurance plan to determine which benefits can be used to help you save on your new smile.

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If you’re interested in getting dental implants, the first crucial step is an examination by our Windham ME dentists to determine the health of your gums and your jaw. If you are a suitable candidate for a dental implant, you can move on to the next steps and go about getting one of the most comprehensive tooth replacement techniques available today. Contact our team at Roosevelt Dental today for more information.