Dental implants are a technology that has been around for centuries and are still used today. Dr. Chris Kim uses dental implants to rejuvenate your smile's aesthetic, structure, and function. At Healthy Smiles Dental Care in Windsor Locks, CT, you can replace missing teeth and restore your smile.
More about dental implants
Dental implants are life-like oral appliances that consist of three parts: a titanium post, an abutment, and a crown. Your dentist first administers a local anesthetic, removes any remaining tooth, and inserts the titanium post. The interesting thing about titanium is it's biocompatible, which means you don't have to worry about tissue rejection.
Your Windsor Locks, CT, dentist seals the surgical area and gives you a temporary crown so you can go about your regular daily activities. You'll need to visit your dentist a few times over the course of the next 3 to 6 months to make sure the post is fusing to the bone and ensure everything is going according to plan.
Finally, you'll come into your dentist's office where Dr. Kim will insert an abutment and attach a permanent crown that matches your natural teeth. Dental implant procedures have a 95% success rate and result in natural-looking tooth replacements.
Advantages of dental implants
- They restore your smile if you've lost teeth
- The restore functions like your ability to properly eat and speak
- They reinforce your jawbone and prevent sinkage and premature aging
Who can get dental implants?
Dental implants aren't for everyone. You need to have a strong immune system and proper bone density. You also should maintain a healthy oral regimen to ensure your teeth and implants stay healthy.
Do you want to ask about dental implants?
Dr. Kim can answer your questions about the benefits of dental implants. To speak with him or schedule an appointment at Healthy Smiles Dental Care in Windsor Locks, CT, call (860) 623-2601.