{"id":7,"date":"2016-07-25T15:43:48","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T15:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/?p=7"},"modified":"2017-07-05T16:07:40","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T16:07:40","slug":"what-are-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/25\/what-are-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Dental Implants? How Do They Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/iStock_000049511614_Small-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"dental implants in arlington\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/iStock_000049511614_Small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/iStock_000049511614_Small-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/iStock_000049511614_Small.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you are dealing with an incomplete smile, are on the brink of tooth loss, or are frustrated with an ill-fitting denture, know that dental implants provide the most stability in tooth replacement. What are dental implants? They are tiny titanium cylinders that are surgically placed beneath the gum line. Titanium is a material that fuses with bone matter. The provide unmatched security for the denture, crown, or bridge that is affixed on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The magic in dental implants lies in the fact that titanium is able to fuse with bone. This process, known as osseointegration, promotes better oral health and keeps your jaw from deteriorating and losing volume. Existing natural teeth stay healthy when tooth loss is addressed with dental implants. Implant-supported dentures do not have to be refitted like those not retained by dental implants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implants provide unsurpassed stability for tooth replacement, promote better oral health, and can last a lifetime when cared for properly. That&#8217;s why most patients decide implant dentistry is the best investment they can make. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure for traditional dental implants can be divided into three phases: initial implantation, recovery, and restoration. Patients who require bone augmentation like a bone graft or sinus lift prior to receiving their dental implants should expect the procedure for dental implants to last longer. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first phase, your dental implants are surgically implanted beneath the gum line. Patients should be in good overall health to aid in proper healing following implantation. Tobacco use can inhibit healing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recovery period of four to six months is necessary for the healing of your dental implants. The bone will gradually grow around the implants. You will wear a temporary replacement device during this time. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once osseointegration has taken place, you return to your dentist\u2019s office for the final restoration of your dental implants. A crown, bridge, or denture can be supported by dental implants using special connecting abutments. The creation of your permanent device may take a couple of weeks, during which you will continue to wear a temporary tooth replacement device.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some patients can benefit from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/dental-implants.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-on-4 dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allow for immediate loading of the prosthetic device.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients Benefit From Sedation Dentistry in Arlington<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Wardlaw performs the implantation of dental implants with sedation dentistry. Oral conscious sedation helps you relax through your oral surgery in Arlington. Simply take medication as prescribed an hour before your procedure, and you\u2019ll glide through the treatment. We can combine oral conscious sedation with nitrous oxide for increased comfort. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are on the brink of tooth loss, frustrated with your ill-fitting device, or interested in finding out if the gaps in your smile can be filled with an implant-retained replacement, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with I-20 Family Dental today. Dr. Wardlaw will determine your eligibility for dental implants and help you find a tooth replacement that\u2019s perfect for you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are dealing with an incomplete smile, are on the brink of tooth loss, or are frustrated with an ill-fitting denture, know that dental implants provide the most stability in tooth replacement. What are dental implants? They are tiny titanium cylinders that are surgically placed beneath the gum line. 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