Dental Implants
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Missing teeth can significantly impact your life, leading to:
- Embarrassment and lowered self-esteem
- Risk of bacterial infection in the gap
- Shifting of remaining teeth
- Difficulties with speaking and eating
Dental implants offer a comprehensive solution to these challenges, allowing patients to:
- Regain self-confidence
- Improve overall oral health
- Approach life with renewed boldness
Why Choose Dental Implants?
- Natural Appearance: Implants blend seamlessly with your existing teeth
- Functionality: Restore full chewing and speaking abilities
- Durability: Long-lasting solution with proper care
- Bone Preservation: Prevent jawbone deterioration
- Improved Oral Health: Easier to maintain than bridges or dentures
The Dental Implant Process:
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Assess oral health and bone density
- Personalized Treatment Plan: Tailored to your specific needs
- Implant Placement: Surgical insertion of titanium posts
- Healing Period: Allow for osseointegration
- Crown Attachment: Place custom-made crowns for a natural look
Benefits of Professional Implant Care:
- Expertise: Benefit from experienced implant specialists
- Advanced Technology: Utilize state-of-the-art dental equipment
- Comprehensive Approach: Address overall oral health
- Patient-Centered Care: Focus on comfort and satisfaction
Choosing the Right Implant Provider:
When selecting a dental implant provider, consider:
- Experience and Qualifications: Look for specialists in implantology
- Patient Reviews: Read testimonials from previous patients
- Technology: Ensure the practice uses modern implant techniques
- Comprehensive Care: Choose a provider offering full-service implant treatment
Transform Your Smile and Life:
Dental implants offer more than just a cosmetic solution – they provide a path to improved oral health, enhanced self-confidence, and a better quality of life.
Ready to explore how dental implants can transform your smile? Contact our dental office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation. Our experienced implant team will assess your needs and create a personalized treatment plan to restore your smile and confidence.
Facts from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (aaid.com)
- More than 30 million Americans are missing all their teeth in one or both jaws
- 15 million people in the U.S. have crown and bridge replacements for missing teeth
- 3 million have implants and that number is growing by 500,000 a year
- 10% of all U.S. dentists place implants but that is increasing
- The success rate of implants has been reported in scientific literature as 98%
- Implants performed by U.S. dentists 5,505,720 (2006)
- Implants performed by U.S. general dentists 3,103,930 (2006)
Here are some questions to Ask When Selecting an Implant Dentist
- What treatment options do you use to restore missing teeth?
- How many implant procedures have you performed?
- What’s your success rate?
- What’s your education and training in implant treatment?
- Which technique and type of replacement teeth or appliance do you recommend for me, and why?
- What steps are involved in the process and where and by whom are they performed?
- What should I expect throughout the process in terms of pain, recovery time, eating, etc.?
- Will I have teeth throughout the process?
- What type of anesthesia do you use?
- What are the risks of the treatment option you’re recommending?
- What are the benefits?
- Can you share before-and-after pictures of other patients you have treated?
The Process of Installing Implants
Caring for Dental Implants
Once dental implants are installed, they are remarkably easy to maintain. Many patients ask questions like “Do implants come out?” or “How do I brush my teeth with implants?” Fortunately, the answers are straightforward. Since dental implants are installed by creating a synthetic root system, they are incredibly durable and secure. The implants will not fall out or become loose, allowing you to engage in various activities like playing sports, running marathons, or wrestling with your kids without worrying about your tooth coming out.
To care for your implants, simply brush and floss your teeth throughout the day as you normally would. It’s also crucial to schedule regular dental exams and cleanings at least twice a year. Your dental professional will help clean your teeth and ensure they remain healthy. While dental implants themselves cannot become infected, the surrounding teeth can. If you develop a severe case of gum disease or a dental abscess in the future, the infection could potentially spread to your jawbone. This situation could put your implants at risk because they rely on a healthy jawbone to stay secure. An infected jawbone could jeopardize both your implants and your natural teeth.
If you have implants and experience any tooth pain, it’s important to schedule an appointment with your dentist immediately. This allows for prompt identification and treatment of any infection before it can spread to the jawbone. By following these simple preventative care steps, both your implants and natural teeth should remain in good health.
Remember, maintaining good oral hygiene and attending regular dental check-ups are key to ensuring the longevity of your dental implants and overall oral health.
Port of Spain Dental Implants
Consultation
To determine if dental implants are the right choice for you, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with a qualified implant dentist. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to taking the time to inform you of all your options. We’ll provide a detailed recommendation tailored to your specific oral health needs, ensuring you receive the best possible care.
Remember, working with a professional implant dentist can help you achieve a beautiful and natural-looking smile. If you’re struggling with missing teeth, we can assist you in transforming your appearance and restoring your confidence. Don’t let gaps in your smile hold you back any longer.
By choosing dental implants, you’re investing in a long-term solution that can significantly improve your quality of life. Our experienced team uses state-of-the-art technology and techniques to ensure optimal results. We’ll guide you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to final placement and aftercare.
Take the first step towards a renewed smile today. Contact our office to arrange your personalized consultation. Let us help you explore the possibilities of dental implants and create a smile that truly reflects your inner beauty. Your journey to a complete, healthy, and radiant smile begins with a simple appointment.
Implant FAQ
Q. I need to replace two missing teeth next to each other. Can I just have one implant placed and attach it to one of my natural teeth and make a bridge?
A. Generally, this is not a good idea. We find that it is generally much better not to attach implants to teeth. We frequently attach implants to each other, which can improve strength and works well. So in a case like this, although it may be more expensive in the short term to place two implants instead of one, the long-term success is likely to be much better with the two implants.
Q. I lost my upper back teeth on one side and have gone for years without doing anything about it. My sinuses always seem to bother me more on that side than on the side that I have back teeth. Could these problems be related to one another?
A. In a large majority of people who are missing their upper back teeth for a long period of time, is the increasing downward growth of the maxillary sinus. At birth, it is the size of a pea and progressively grows as the skull matures. This growth is at the expense of the surrounding bone. If you are considering replacing those upper back teeth with fixed teeth that stay in all the time, it may be necessary to perform a sinus elevation procedure to allow room for placement of dental implants into this area to support those teeth. This involves placement of bone and/or bone substitutes into an area which was previously occupied by the lower part of the maxillary sinus. Most importantly, this procedure increases the available bone use to place implants and restore the missing back teeth.
Q. I’ve had dentures for several years and have lost a lot of jawbone. My lower dentures are floaters and I need help. Is there still hope for me?
A. In most cases, with the new options available today in the field of dental implants, some form of treatment is possible. We encourage people to get help as soon as possible if they are already having some problems with their current situation. These problems include excessive use of denture adhesives, chewing only soft food, unable to taste some foods, constant mouth sores, unhappy with the appearance of one’s teeth and bite position (in some cases the nose and chin getting closer together). The sooner we correct the problems with dental implants, the more choices one has available for treatment. If you have any or all of the above symptoms, implants can very well be the answer for you.
Q. I am missing all of my teeth and am now wearing a full upper and lower denture. I can no longer tolerate my lowers. Will I need an implant for every tooth I am replacing on the lower jaw?
A. It is not necessary to have an implant for every tooth that is being replaced. The number of implants necessary to provide support depends on the type of implants used and the type of teeth (removable vs. non- removable) that will be attached to the implants. A thorough oral exam and panoramic x-ray is all that is necessary in most cases, to determine which implant can be used and how many must be used. Sometimes additional X-rays or CT scans are used in more complicated cases.
Q. I consulted a dentist several years ago about using implants to replace my lower denture and he told me that I did not have adequate bone available to place enough in-the-bone implants without danger of fracturing my now fragile jawbone. Are there any alternatives?
A. Because of the advances in the field of implantology, there are now more choices and techniques. It is rare for a person to not be able to receive an implant or a combination of implants. Today we have available many types of implants designed to accommodate multiple problems.
Q. I had a root canal on a tooth that fractured and now it has to be removed. Can it be replaced with an implant or do I have to have a bridge or a partial?
A. Teeth that have root canals can fracture more easily than other teeth because they are weaker and somewhat dehydrated. They can sometimes be as brittle as glass. In the past, the best available treatment was to remove the tooth and file down the adjacent teeth to make a bridge – caps on the adjacent teeth with an attached “dummy” tooth between. Sometimes this still is the only way. However, in many cases an implant can replace the fractured tooth and we will not need to grind down a tooth to at all.
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Definition of Dental Implant Terminology
Abutment
An abutment is a component that attaches to the dental implant so a professional can place a dental crown to provide patients with an artificial, aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional smile.
Bridge
Multiple replacement teeth that are fixed in place via attachment to dental implants, natural adjacent teeth, or a combination of the two.
Dental Crown
A crown is an artificial tooth, usually consisting of porcelain, which covers the top of the implant to provide people with an aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional tooth.
Dental Implant
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
Endosteal (endosseous)
Endosteal is a type of dental implant that a professional places in the alveolar and basal bone of the mandible that transcends only one cortical plate.
Eposteal (subperiosteal)
Eposteal is a type of dental implant that conforms to whichever edentulous surface of an alveolar bone is superior.
Implant-Supported Bridge
An implant-supported bridge is a dental bridge that professionals fix in place with the use of dental implants inserted in the jaw to create a sturdy set of artificial teeth.
Osseointegration
Osseointegration is the process in which a titanium dental implant fuses with the surrounding bone over several months after an oral health professional places the implant in the jaw.
Periodontal
Literally “around the tooth”.
Resorption
Resorption is the process in which the body absorbs the calcium from the jaw since there are no tooth roots to cause the necessary stimulation and proceeds to use the calcium in other areas.
Transosteal (transosseous)
Transosteal is a type of dental implant that includes threaded posts which penetrate the superior and inferior cortical bone plates of the jaw.
Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel is the protective visible outer surface of a tooth that contains the dentin and dental pulp.