Getting one’s natural teeth extracted can have a significant impact on the facial aesthetics of the patient. In most cases, tooth extraction is done to remove a severely decayed or damaged tooth. Some of the lesser common cases are during orthodontic treatment, root canal infection, etc. No matter what the cause is, a missing tooth has to be replaced with a prosthetic one to avoid the drawbacks that it could have.
Patients who wish to get dental implants need to satisfy a few physical conditions before the procedure. The factors that the dentist checks are the health and size of the jawbone, the overall state of health, health history of patients, etc. The dentist checks these factors and determines your candidacy for the restoration.
During the initial consultation, the dentist will clean the teeth and take a highly-precise mold to fabricate the implant crown. Local anesthesia is administered to numb the teeth, gums, and jawbone. A tiny hole is made on the jawbone, and the implant stud is inserted into it. Dental adhesives help to firmly fix it in place, after which the dentist suggests a few months healing period. During this, the gums regrow around the implant, and the jawbone adheres to it.
During the next visit, the dentist will place an abutment, a connecting element over which the ceramic crown is placed. Dental adhesives help fix the crown to the abutment firmly. In order to check the fit and comfort of the restoration, the dentist will conduct a bite test. It may be polished to enhance its luster.
Please schedule an online appointment or call us at (773) 374-9778 for Chicago and (708) 914-4381 for Homewood to have a consultation with Dr. Moore, and we will be happy to help.