How Do Dental Implants Work?

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How Do Dental Implants Work?
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• Dental implants provide patients with
  permanent, non-removable replacement teeth
  attached to small rods in the jawbone and gums.
  This procedure has become increasingly popular
  over the past several years because it makes an
  attractive alternative to traditional removable
  dentures. Although most patients are excited
  about the benefits, they dont quite understand
  how they go about getting dental implants. In
  fact, one of the most common questions we hear
  about this procedure at Alpha Dental is How do
  dental implants work?

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The Process of Receiving Dental Implants

• The first step of the process is to complete
  an oral exam with Dr. Ahmed. Your dentist
  inspects your entire mouth to make sure that the
  area receiving the implant is strong enough to
  support it. In some cases, your dentist may need
  to remove bone from another area and place it in
  the implant area to strengthen it.

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• This is called a bone graft. After the exam,
  Dr. Ahmed places small titanium rods called
  abutments. These act as replacement tooth roots.
  You then need to allow up to several months for
  your gums and jaw to heal before your dentist
  attaches the non-removable dentures.
• Getting dental implants sometimes requires
  several appointments so your dentist can check on
  the condition of the implant area. The process is
  complete once your new replacement teeth are in
  place. However, you need to come in for regular
  follow-up care.

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Dental Implants Offer Several Advantages

• Typical dentures disguise tooth loss, but they
  can also be uncomfortable and make it difficult
  to enjoy your favorite foods. Some patients have
  difficulty speaking clearly with dentures. None
  of these issues is a problem with dental
  implants. Additional benefits you can expect
  include

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• Dental implants allow Dr. Ahmed to replicate the
  shade of your remaining teeth.
• Dental implants wont cause embarrassment by
  slipping out of place or falling out of your
  mouth. They also dont require special cleaning.
• Having implants in place prevents your other
  teeth from shifting into the spots left empty by
  the missing teeth.
• Please contact Alpha Dental at your
  convenience to learn more about dental implants
  in addition to whether you are a good candidate
  to receive them.