What You Should Know About Getting Dental Implants

Dental implants fit the bill if the gold standard is what you seek when replacing lost teeth. With implants, you get replacement teeth that imitate real teeth in comfort, function, and appearance to counter the devastating effects of tooth loss in every way. Whether you need to replace one, several, or an entire arch of teeth or undergo full mouth restoration, implants can restore your smile beautifully. Getting implants in Staten Island, New York, starts with a call or visit to Dr. Matthew Scaffa and our team from Dental Art Concepts PLLC.

What You Should Know about Getting Implants

As getting implants can be a lengthy process, you should learn as much as possible about this treatment to ensure its a good fit for you. Dr. Scaffa and our team can discuss your options so youll have an idea of alternative restorative treatments. Well also evaluate your oral health, overall health, bone density, and lifestyle habits to determine whether youre a good candidate for implants. In general, heres what you need to know about receiving dental implants to replace missing teeth.

Implants require surgery

Implants can best be described as titanium tooth roots that Dr. Scaffa places inside your jawbone surgically to support your new teeth. This solid foundation gives your replacement teeth the durability, strength, and stability of real teeth.

Getting implants is a process

Placing the implant into your jawbone is step one of the implant process. Next comes a waiting period of four to six months to give the implant time to fuse with your jawbone. Once the implant has bonded with your jaw, Dr. Scaffa will attach an abutment (connector) to the implant and, lastly, your crown restoration to the abutment to complete your smile.

Implant treatment is highly versatile and customizable

Dr. Scaffa can use single implants combined with porcelain crowns to replace individual missing teeth. We can create an implant bridge to replace several missing teeth in a row. An implant denture attached to multiple implants can replace an entire arch of missing teeth.

There are different types of implants

These include endosteal, subperiosteal, zygomatic, and mini-implants. Due to the durability properties of endosteal implants Dr. Scaffa typically uses this type for this treatment. We can review the pros and cons of each before scheduling your treatment and recommend the best choice for you.

Implants are low maintenance

You care for implants like you would care for natural teeth through diligent brushing and flossing, eating a healthy diet, avoiding hard, sticky foods, and scheduling routine dental cleanings.

Implants can last a lifetime

With proper care and regularly scheduled preventive visits, implants can give you a lifetime of reliable use.

With implants, you benefit from the strength and durability of titanium tooth roots combined with the natural beauty of porcelain crowns, bridges, or dentures to restore your smile like new.

Contact Dr. Matthew Scaffa today to begin your dental implant journey

Begin your journey to a new smile with Dental Art Concepts PLLC in Staten Island, NY. Contact Dr. Matthew Scaffa today at (718) 313-4343.