Dealing with tooth loss? Here’s how our Pensacola, FL, dentist can help you!

Give your smile a new leash on life when you say goodbye to your tooth loss and hello to proper dental care. Our Pensacola, FL, dentist Dr. Edwin Yee has been giving countless patients back beautiful healthy smiles after tooth loss and you could be next. Dental implants have become a popular way to replace missing teeth because they offer some unique and long-term benefits.

How do dental implants function?

When you break it down, a dental implant is made up of three different parts,

• The implant: This metal post or screw, often made from titanium, is placed into the jawbone where your missing tooth once was. Implants can be placed on both the upper or lower jawbone.
• The abutment: This component of the implant can be made from different material such as titanium or porcelain. The abutment sits on top of the implant and it’s designed to connect the implant (the part that lies within the jawbone) with the dental crown or false tooth (the part of the restoration that will be visible when you smile).
• The false tooth: This is the part of the dental implant that sits above the gums and is visible when you smile. If you are getting a single dental implant then we will place a dental crown over the abutment to complete the restoration; however, if you are looking to replace multiple teeth several implants can be placed along the jawbone to support and hold dentures in place.

What goes into the implant process?

Getting implants takes time, patience, and a minor surgery performed under local anesthesia where the implant will be placed into your jawbone. After this surgery, there is a required recovery time in which the implant will naturally fuse with the jawbone. This process is called osseointegration and generally takes between three and six months. Once this fusion is complete, the abutment and false tooth will be placed on top of the implant and your smile will be complete once again!

Interested? Give us a call!

If you are interested in getting dental implants in Pensacola, FL, then it’s time to call our office today to schedule a consultation. Let us know that you are interested in finding out whether you are the ideal candidate for dental implants when you dial (850) 479-3355.