Dental Implants Overview
Dental Implants Overview
If you have lost a permanent tooth, or learned that you must face an extraction, you can take comfort in knowing that implant dentistry is now one of the most reliable options available. At Lansdowne Dental Care in Lansdowne, VA our dentist, Dr. Nguyen, is a skilled expert with dental implants and can help you to enjoy a fully restored and functional mouth in a short period of time.
As your dentist in Lansdowne, VA we are committed to patient education, and we encourage you to learn more about dental implants here. They are far more than just an artificial tooth. They are something that actually prevents your jaw and gum tissue from receding and shrinking. The use of dental implants ensures that all of your teeth remain in place, protecting the stability and health of your bite.
The use of dental implants means that you can speak, eat and look like you did before, and for many patients this brings a huge boost to their quality of life and their overall health and well being.
The way that implants work is very straightforward and actually quite simple. It is why they enjoy a success rate of 95-98%, and why so many dentists are now learning how to provide them to patients. Fortunately for our patients, Dr. Nguyen is already experienced with this area of dentistry.
The treatment begins with the surgical insertion of the post, which is a substitute for the original roots of the tooth. This post convinces your jaw bone that there is still a living tooth present, and this stops the bone and tissue loss. When everything heals, roughly six months after the implantation, a permanent dental crown is put in place on the top of the post. This looks and acts exactly like a natural tooth.
If you have lost some teeth, you can turn to us for implant dentistry. We are able to do single implants, but can also replace several and even use them to anchor a bridge or dentures. They are a remarkable opportunity for restorative dentistry, and are the next best thing if injury, damage or decay have cost you one or more of your permanent teeth.
Contact Us
If you have additional questions about dental implants, or about any of the other treatments mentioned here, give us a call at our Lansdowne, VA office at (703) 723-7810. You can also use our online contact form and one of our staff will get back to you promptly.