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If a long-term tooth replacement treatment is what you seek to restore your smile after losing natural teeth, you can’t do better than permanent dental implants. Implants will give you a secure, stable smile that’s pleasing and enduring. Dr. Monti Harpalani from Vivid Dental is the person to see for implant treatment in the Houston, Texas, region. Like most people, you may have questions about implant surgery. Dr. Harpalani and our team provide the answers you need to decide if implants are for you.
Implants are titanium posts that we can surgically place inside your jawbone to support artificial teeth after you lose your natural teeth. Dr. Harpalani will wait several months for the implants to integrate with your bone and heal. Then, we’ll mount connecting abutments and your new teeth to the implants to rebuild your smile. Implants can support dental crowns, fixed bridges, or implant dentures using all-on-4 implant treatment.
The best implant candidates are people with good oral, general, and jawbone health; good bone density is needed to support the implants. Dr. Harpalani may also look at your lifestyle as habits like smoking or excessive drinking can impair proper healing, threatening the success of your treatment. Poor bone density won’t necessarily disqualify you from getting implants, as we can perform a bone graft to strengthen your jawbone before surgery.
No, you will be anesthetized for this treatment. Rest assured, you won’t feel any pain! Sedation is also an option for anxious patients. You may experience soreness or swelling for the first few days after your surgery. You can take OTC or prescription pain medication to manage these symptoms.
Implants look and function like real teeth, and you care for them similarly by brushing, flossing, and seeing Dr. Harpalani regularly for checkups and professional cleaning. Good oral hygiene is key to the long-term health of implants and implant teeth.
With good oral care, titanium implants can last 30 or more years, which for many people would be a lifetime. Quality restorations can last up to 20 years! Together, they make a great team to restore your smile in the long term. When it’s time to upgrade your restorations, the old ones can be removed, and new ones can be attached to the same implants, making it a permanent tooth loss remedy.
Implant teeth are stronger, more durable, and more enduring than traditional dentures or bridges. They restore full chewing power, enabling you to eat all the foods you love and complete your smile naturally. Implants also support your jaw structure by preventing bone loss, something conventional restorations can’t do.
At Vivid Dental in Houston, TX, we’ve got you covered. To schedule a consultation for permanent dental implant treatment, contact Dr. Monti Harpalani at 281-809-4902.