Dental Implant Placement

Milwaukie, OR

If you are booked for a dental implant procedure, you will want to know a thing or two about dental implants and how they work. ComfortCare Dental embraces a patient-centered approach to the diagnosis and treatment of dental conditions or problems. If you have one or more missing teeth, you can rely on our dental team for a customized treatment plan, including dental implant placement. We also recommend sticking to your dental appointments to detect oral health issues at the earliest stages. 

Dental Implant for a Single Tooth

Single tooth implants could be the ideal solution for one missing tooth. Implants are titanium screws inserted into the jawbone after losing a tooth to extraction or injury. It also preserves the jawbone, preventing bone resorption.

You can replace the tooth with an implant without affecting the health of the surrounding teeth. Unlike other alternatives like bridges for replacing a missing tooth, the surrounding teeth do not have to be filled. Bridges can also deteriorate, impacting the health of surrounding teeth.

After the implant fuses with the jawbone, an abutment is placed over the titanium screw. A crown made of porcelain is usually placed on the abutment for a complete artificial tooth. Porcelain can closely mimic the look of the enamel to complement the look of your natural teeth.

Multiple Tooth Implants

Multiple tooth implants can address many challenges presented by other alternatives to missing teeth. They do not require additional support from surrounding teeth. The nearby teeth may be too weak to support the dental prosthetic.

Dental implants not only look like natural teeth but also provide the same biting and chewing power. The titanium roots stimulate the jawbone to prevent the bone from resorbing. With implants, you can enjoy your regular diet and speak without discomfort.

Patients with dentures or bridges may notice the gums around the teeth receding. The cement securing the bridge can deteriorate and may need replacing after five to 10 years. They require much more maintenance than multiple tooth implants.

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Statistics indicate more than 30 million Americans are missing multiple or all of their teeth. People with missing teeth often have weak jawbones due to a lack of stimulation from teeth.

Your jawbone must be thick enough to support the surgical insertion of the implant. Our dental team may graft a bone to strengthen it for the implant. You have to wait for the jaw to heal before commencing the implant procedure.

Your oral health condition is another critical factor that will determine if you are a candidate for dental implants. The implant may fail to fuse with the bone or fall off due to a gum infection. You must adhere to your regular dental hygiene even after the procedure.

Implants may not be the ideal solution for patients with teeth grinding or bruxism. The unconscious clenching of the teeth exerts excess pressure on the dental appliance. Treatment is crucial before undergoing the procedure.

Our dental team will comprehensively evaluate your oral health during the initial consultation. X-rays and 3D images of your oral cavity are essential for developing a successful treatment plan. We apply a rigorous evaluation process to prevent complications. Contact us to speak to ComfortCare Dental and schedule an appointment today.