Dental Implant Options for Replacing Missing Teeth

Tooth loss isn’t just a problem among seniors. Anyone can lose natural teeth due to injury, decay, or gum disease. Fortunately, there are multiple dental solutions to replace lost teeth to restore your smile’s function and appearance. One of these solutions is dental implants. At Dental Art Concepts PLLC, we offer dental implant treatment to residents of Staten Island and surrounding communities. A visit to your Staten Island implant dentist can determine your suitability for this treatment.

About Dental Implants

Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that look, act, and feel like natural teeth. They’re composed of a titanium post, an abutment, and a dental crown or natural-looking prosthetics. Your implant dentist, Dr. Matthew Scaffa, will surgically embed the post into your jaw to replace your lost tooth root. Over time, this post will fuse with your jawbone system to become a secure foundation for the replacement teeth. Once the post has healed, Dr. Scaffa will attach the abutment and prosthetics to complete your smile. 

Dental Implant Options

For your convenience, implants can be used to replace one missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, a whole row of teeth, or all of your teeth. 

Here are your dental implant options for replacing lost teeth:

• Single implants are used to replace individual missing teeth. Each tooth is supported by an implant to hold it firmly in place. A dental crown is attached to the implant to function as your new tooth.
• Implant bridges replace multiple missing teeth in a row. Dr. Scaffa will custom design your bridge to match the size, color, and shape of nearby teeth so that it looks completely natural. Your replacement teeth are held in place by implants on either side of the bridge.
• Implant-supported dentures can be used to replace all of your teeth. They’re supported by all-on-4 or all-on-6 implants placed in specific locations in your jaw. We’ll customize your dentures to give you the look, feel, and fit of natural teeth.

Advantages of Choosing Implants to Replace Missing Teeth

Here are some of the advantages of choosing implants to replace missing teeth: 

• Natural-looking smile – Your smile will look so much like natural teeth that no one can tell the difference.
• Stable, secure fit – The implant post acts like a tooth root to provide stability to your new teeth.
• Improved chewing power – Implants restore your chewing power so you can eat all your favorite foods.
• Longevity – With proper care, your implants can give you a lifetime of quality use.
• Low maintenance – Implants only require daily brushing and flossing and routine dental cleanings to look and function their best.
• Facial support – Implants preserve your jawbone from deteriorating to keep your jaw and face from sagging.

Implant Dentistry Near Me

With implants, you can have a smile that’s every bit as attractive and functional as natural teeth. To schedule a consultation for implant treatment, contact Dr. Matthew Scaffa from Dental Arts Concepts in Staten Island at (718) 313-4343.