Overall, dental implants have proven extraordinarily successful, boasting an over 95% success rate since they became a part of clinical tooth replacement techniques in the late 1970s. The small prosthetic devices are designed to better support a replacement dental crown, bridge, or denture by rebuilding roots to hold your prosthetic teeth in place. If you’ve lost one or more teeth, then your Downey dentists may recommend replacing them with dental implants for improved, and longer-lasting, comfort and function.
Do implants require oral surgery?
Dental implants are designed to replace your lost teeth roots, which are embedded in your jawbone, and implant placement is a surgical procedure. Planning for your implant placement is a delicate science, and we use innovative imaging technology, including digital X-rays, 3D imaging, and intraoral cameras, to ensure a proper fit and angle for your implant(s).
Do I have to replace my current dental prosthetic?
Though revolutionary, dental implants don’t make contemporary replacement teeth obsolete. On the contrary, they enhance what are often already lifelike dental prostheses. Even if you already wear a dental bridge, partial, or full denture, Dr. Hakimzadeh and Dr. Reyhani can help you build a better support system for it with one or more dental implants.
How long will my implants last?
Although dental porcelain closely mimics your natural teeth’s appearance, it isn’t as resilient as your natural tooth structure, and you may have to replace your replacement teeth after 10 or 15 years of biting and chewing with them. The dental implants that support them, however, can last for a lifetime with proper care and maintenance, and can support your new restoration as securely as they did your previous one.
Why do you recommend implants instead of a traditional bridge or denture?
While traditional dental bridges and dentures can restore the visible aspects of your smile, your jawbone relies on roots that conventional bridges and dentures can’t replace. When you bite and chew, root stimulation facilitates a healthy flow of nutrient-rich blood to your jawbone. Replacing lost roots with dental implants is the only way to restore this stimulation and preserve the long-term integrity of your jawbone.
About Your Downey Implant Dentists:
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, DDS, provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health and function and help them enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
