Orlando Dental Implants

What are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a replacement tooth root that provides a stable foundation for a replacement tooth and helps preserve the integrity of the jawbone. When a tooth is so badly damaged that it isn’t salvageable, Orlando cosmetic dentist Dr. Patel may recommend a dental implant. These advanced restorations can replace a damaged or lost tooth or support a bridge or denture to restore multiple missing teeth.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants don’t just replace a missing tooth. They have many other benefits as well, including:

• Restoring self-confidence by restoring your smile.
• Re-establishing the support system a full row of teeth provides to each other, resulting in a stronger set of teeth.
• Preserving your remaining jawbone, preventing the risk of additional tooth loss.
• Preserving facial stability by preventing degradation of the jawbone.
• Restoring normal speech and eating abilities.
• Making oral hygiene easier and more effective.
• Providing a strong foundation for dental bridges and dentures

Dental implants can last the rest of your lifetime. With a 95% to 98% success rate, they are durable and will last many years with proper care. They improve your smile, self-esteem, and self-confidence, improving your quality of life.

Who are Good Candidates for Dental Implants?

The first step to obtaining dental implants is to contact our team at Dynamic Smile Design and determine if you are a good candidate. People who need dental implants usually have:

• Lost a tooth or teeth due to decay or trauma.
• Potential bone loss in their jaw due to the absence of original teeth.
• A desire for a natural-looking restoration to replace the missing tooth/teeth.

If you have dental anxiety, you can still receive dental implants. Dr. Patel is one of Orlando’s top DOCS-certified dentists (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation) and can administer oral sedation to remove your fears and leave you relaxed yet awake for the procedures.

WHO ARE NOT GOOD CANDIDATES FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Many patients are good candidates for dental implants, but there are some cases where dental implants are not recommended:

• Children and adolescents, because the jawbones of children and teenagers are still growing.
• Pregnant women, as dental implants are classed as an “elective procedure,” it is recommended to delay the procedure until after pregnancy.
• Smokers, as smoking interferes with the healing process and reduces the chance of a successful implant. Patients are asked to give up smoking until the implant site heals.
• Abusers of alcohol or other substances, as substance abuse can interfere with your ability to look after the site and attend follow-up appointments.
• Individuals with untreated bruxism (teeth grinding), puts stress on the dental implants and surrounding teeth.
• Patients with certain medical conditions, and those who take medications that suppress the immune system, or patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes.

Learn More About the Dental Implant Process

If you need replacement teeth, we invite you to learn more about dental implants. Dr. Patel will be happy to answer your questions and explain your options at a consultation. She is qualified to offer dental implant restorations to replace single teeth and to secure dentures, partials, and bridges.

Dental implants have been used extensively for many years and are a natural-looking, durable solution for missing teeth. Many traditional denture wearers have switched to implant-supported dentures because it gives them back the control and convenience they had with their natural teeth.

Want a dental implant consultation? Contact our office at Dynamic Smile Design Office Phone Number (407) 895-5600 for an appointment with Dr. Patel to learn more about dental implants and whether they are the right tooth replacement option for you.