Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head SC
If you have a missing tooth, Dr. Chris Mohler, DDS, offers dental implants, one of the finest tooth replacement options available in dentistry. Dental implants have become the standard solution to missing teeth. They are often favored over other options, such as root canals, bridges, and dentures, because they allow for 100% natural oral functioning and, thus, a better quality of life.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants provide many benefits. Since they are permanent, you never have to worry about them slipping or shifting or having to be replaced as long as you take good care of your oral health.
Other benefits of dental implants include:
- Natural aesthetics
- Permanent, can last a lifetime
- Prevent jawbone loss
Unlike other tooth replacement options like bridges or dentures, dental implants help preserve your natural jawbone, preventing jawbone resorption. This phenomenon occurs after a tooth is extracted. Removing a tooth leaves no stimulation for the jawbone, which causes it to resorb or shrink away slowly over time. Eventually, jawbone resorption may cause other teeth to drift out of place, resulting in crooked or overlapping teeth, as well as a misaligned bite. As a result, missing teeth could cause you to experience difficulty eating, dental pain, and embarrassment.
How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants are tiny screws that are inserted into the jaw in place of missing tooth roots. This part of the treatment is oral surgery, and therefore, candidates must be in good overall health. Made of titanium, which has the unique ability to fuse with the bone in a process known as “osseointegration,” dental implants are as sturdy as their natural counterparts. Once the titanium screw has fused with the bone, it is capped with an abutment (connecting piece) and, finally, a natural-looking prosthetic crown. The results are astounding! Your new dental implant will look, feel, and function like a real tooth.
When are dental implants recommended?
Our Beaufort implant dentist, Dr. Mohler, may recommend dental implants to patients with one or more missing teeth. A single dental implant is ideal for replacing one missing tooth. However, multiple dental implants may be used to attach a single unit bridge or implant dentures in patients with significant tooth loss.
Are dental implants successful?
Yes, dental implants have a very high success rate, if properly maintained with daily oral
hygiene and routine dental checkups twice a year. Additionally, choosing the right implant dentist is imperative in ensuring an excellent outcome. Dr. Mohler uses leading-edge technology to ensure the most precise placement for implants known as Guided Implant Surgery. Guided implant surgery is an improved dental implant process that utilizes Cone Beam Computed Technology (CBCT), a state-of-the-art imaging process, to create a surgical template for precision implant placement. Guided implants have become the standard of care for implant surgery. It is essential, however, that a thorough oral examination be conducted before receiving an implant. An implant dentist near you in Beaufort, like Dr. Mohler, will assess your jawbone health as well as your overall oral health to determine your candidacy for dental implants.
Are you ready to take care of your smile?
If you are interested in learning more about replacing missing teeth with dental implants or find out if you are a candidate for implants, contact Chris Mohler, DDS, by calling (843) 522-1442 to schedule a consultation today or complete a Contact Form.
