Are you struggling to share your smile with others because of missing teeth? By the age of 50, most Americans have lost an average of 12 teeth according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have lost a tooth, there are a few procedures you can consider to replace the missing tooth. Dental implants in Kansas City will allow you to restore your smile. Dental implants are deemed a permanent replacement for the original tooth. Teeth are often lost due to disease, decay, damage, or trauma. A dental implant is designed to look and feel and function like a traditional tooth.
Dental implants are surgically inserted into the jaw bone. The implant uses a titanium post that bonds with the jawbone, permanently securing it in place. Platinum Family Dental works with patients to create custom treatment plans designed to restore your smile. Dr. Hassen has been trained in implant dentistry and has the skills and experience needed to ensure your dental implant will be successful.
Patients will come to our office and receive an evaluation of their oral health to determine if they are candidates for dental implants. Certain patients may have health conditions that may require a different type of dental procedure to be used. If we find there is not enough bone density to hold the implant in place, which requires bone grafting. The bone will help to strengthen the area to ensure the dental implant will be successful. Following bone grafting, patients come back several months later to ensure the bone is ready for the procedure.
The dental implant procedure will involve anesthesia to numb the area. Dr. Hassen will then begin the implant process by surgically drilling into the jawbone and securing the implant in place. The implant is covered by an abutment, which will hold a prosthetic tooth in place. Dental implants are deemed one of the most successful dental procedures, with a 98% success rate. When performed by an experienced dental implant specialist like Dr. Hassen, you can be rest assured that the implant will be safely inserted and will be able to help restore your smile.
