May
When teeth go missing, your whole life can change. After all, significant tooth loss is no small thing. You may struggle to eat certain foods or speak clearly. Your social life or career may take a hit. Fortunately, there are modern dental solutions to tooth loss issues, the most popular of which is dental implants. Implants can make your smile whole and healthy again. Dr. Robert Holloway offers solutions for missing teeth near Noblesville, Indiana, through implant treatment.
Implants are biocompatible titanium screws that function like tooth roots. They’re inserted into your jaw surgically in the gaps left by your missing teeth. After your surgical procedure, there’s a waiting period of 3 to 6 months for the implant to fuse with your bone system. Once the fusing process is complete, an abutment (connector) is attached to support a dental crown, which functions like your new tooth. If you’re replacing several teeth in a row, a dental bridge will be attached to the implant. Implant-supported dentures can replace a whole arch or all of your teeth.
Once implants fuse with your bone system, they become a permanent part of your jaw, just like a tooth root. Dr. Holloway uses the implants to support the restoration(s) that will rebuild your smile. Whether replacing one tooth or many, implants can make your smile healthy and whole again. Implants can resolve problems with eating, speaking, and negativity about your smile or personal appearance.
Implants are the next best thing to natural teeth. They give you:
For a permanent solution to missing teeth issues, contact the team at Robert L. Holloway, DDS in Noblesville, IN, at (317) 672-0950 to see if you’re a good candidate for implant treatment.