Loss of teeth can cause social embarrassment or even discomfort and difficulty while eating. The various reasons for loss of teeth include accidents, tooth decay, gum diseases, or birth defects. A remedy to this problem is to use dental implants. Dental implants are a replacement for the natural tooth root which helps in anchoring the artificial tooth in the gums. Appearing like metallic screws with a roughened or smooth surface this device is surgically placed in the jawbone to fit in to the area where the tooth is missing. Since this is a permanent procedure this implant is made of materials like titanium and its alloys which are orally compatible.

The other methods of tooth replacement are dentures and conventional bridges, but the most convenient method till date is a dental implant. An implant improves a person's facial appearance as well as other aspects like speech, tooth functioning and self esteem on the whole. Improving self esteem and confidence can be very important since it single-handedly helps in the professional or personal growth of an individual.

Simi Valley Dental Implants process

The primary advantage of dental implants is that this is a permanent solution to tooth loss and is also stronger and durable than other methods. Recently more advanced methods like narrower mini implants have found more people being drawn to the treatment. Simi Valley orthodontists have recorded an increase in the case of dental implants since the mini implants have been introduced and also because dentists do not require any specific license to do implant dentistry.

The dental implant process involves drilling a small hole in the jaw in place of the missing tooth. The screw that will hold the dental implant in place is guided in to the hole next. A cap is placed on the screw to help it to heal and then it’s given some time to mould with the jaw. A few months later the cover is removed and a temporary crown is placed on the implant. This results in the gum growing according to the temporary crown. The entire process is completed once the temporary crown is replaced with the permanent crown.

It is also important to remember that all people undergoing dental implants should go for regular dental check-ups and report to the doctor in case any irregularities come up. This not only prevents any accidents, but also ensures longevity of the implants.