Dental implants are a very popular method of replacing lost teeth. With that popularity have come hundreds of questions. Read below as your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, responds to more frequently asked questions about today’s top tooth-replacement method, the dental implant.
Can dental implants replace more than one tooth?
They can. In the case of a single lost tooth, a dental crown is attached to the implant’s post, which holds the crown in place like a tooth’s root. However, in cases in which multiple teeth need to be replaced, the posts of multiple implants may anchor an entire dental bridge or a partial denture in place. Dental implants can even serve to stabilize wobbly dentures, making the dentures more comfortable and eliminating embarrassing situations.
How long does it take to receive a dental implant?
In a few cases, patients can receive new teeth supported by dental implants in a single day. However, the time frame depends upon each patient’s circumstances. In some cases, the entire process can take several months, owing to the need for the implant’s post to fuse with the jawbone.
Do dental implants restorations look like natural teeth?
They do. Dental implants restorations use prosthetics such as dental crowns, bridges, partial dentures, and dentures, each of which has made great cosmetic leaps forward in recent times. Today’s prosthetics look far more like natural teeth than those of a few years ago. They have even advanced to the point that the prosthetic teeth are able to mimic the way light reflects off of natural teeth. Thus, they have a natural sheen even in many varying lighting conditions.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Implant Dentist
Are you looking for a replacement for your missing tooth? A dental implant restoration may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. Contact our 06460 dentist office to schedule an appointment or a consultation with your Milford implant dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.