Struggling with tooth loss? Our Lawrenceville, GA, dentist offers many ways to replace missing teeth, with one of the most popular and effective options being dental implants. Today, more and more patients are turning to implants for they are as close to real teeth as you can get. Have questions about this treatment? Read on to learn the answers.

What is a dental implant and how does it work?

An implant is a small post made from a biocompatible metal, such as titanium, that is placed into the jawbone to replace the roots of your missing tooth. From there, a connector (known as an abutment) is placed on top of the implant to hold the false tooth in place. When replacing a single tooth, a dental crown is cemented over the implant to complete the restoration.

How do I acquire a dental implant?

In order to get implants, you will have to undergo a minor surgery at our Lawrenceville office so that our dentist can place the metal post into the jawbone. This procedure is minor and can be performed under local anesthesia and sedation. Placing an implant is simple and only takes about 30-60 minutes per implant.

Can implants support my dentures?

Absolutely! If you are missing all of your teeth and are not fully satisfied with how your dentures feel, then you may want to talk to us about how implants could help you. Once implants are placed into the jawbone, they provide a stable and unmoving foundation so as to hold your false teeth in place and prevent them from moving around in your mouth while talking or eating.

How long do implants last?

Another reason why people are turning to dental implants to replace their missing teeth is that it is a permanent restoration. Once the implant fuses together with the jawbone, the titanium post lasts for decades, meaning that you’ll have it the rest of your life.

Interested? Give us a call

The Center for Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry offers full dental care to patients living in Lawrenceville, Buford, and Dacula, GA. If you are interested in learning more about dental implants then call our Lawrenceville office today at (770) 995-1957 to schedule a consultation.