Dentures and even dental bridges are antiquated solutions for missing teeth. Today, dental implants provide the most reliable and permanent solution to missing teeth.

What are dental implants?

Los Angeles dental implants are artificial teeth that are custom-made replacements for missing teeth. They are different from traditional dental restorative procedures such as dentures and bridges because dental implants replace even the root of the teeth, and not just the top portion.

Los Angeles dental implants closely resemble natural teeth in structure, function and appearance. Once the implant procedure is complete, you will not be able to tell it apart from your other natural teeth. And if you don’t tell anyone, nobody will know that you have dental implants.

The root of the implant is made from titanium, which is a composite material that has the property of fusing with the bones and tissues. The root is implanted directly into the jawbone and left to heal. Porcelain crowns are attached to the root to complete the implant procedure.

Dental implant procedure

The root (or the anchor) of the implant is fixed into the jaw bone through a surgical procedure. Sometimes, patients may not have enough bone in the jaw to hold the anchor in place. In such cases, an additional procedure called bone grafting may also have to be performed.

Titanium is compatible with the organic make up of the teeth. As the root implant heals, the surrounding bone and tissue cells grow into and around the root to permanently integrate it to the patient’s body. This is a time-consuming dental restorative procedure because the jaw must heal completely before the tooth can be attached to the implant. It can take six months or above for the healing process to be complete.

The next step is to attach the crown to the fixed root implant. The crown is usually made from porcelain or composite resins. Porcelain is the more popular choice because of its durability, strength and close resemblance to the structure, texture and color of natural teeth.

Advantages of Los Angeles dental implants

Los Angeles dental implants can replace one missing tooth or many. Each implant is a completely independent structure that requires no support from neighboring teeth. In the case of other dental restorative options like dental bridges, the healthy neighboring teeth have to be modified so that the bridge can be fixed on them. Dental implants require absolutely no modification to other teeth, and therefore cause no damage to them.

Los Angeles dental implants are fixed permanently to the jaw bone. You need not worry about the implant slipping off mid-laugh or stop yourself from biting into hard food items for fear of breaking them. Implants are sturdy, reliable and permanent. They function, feel and appear just like your natural teeth. They are as strong, if not stronger than natural teeth.

Implants will not cause your speech to slur. Slurring of speech is a common problem when you use dentures.

Los Angeles Dental Implants Center

Los Angeles dental clinic is run by Dr. John Chaves, one of the most reputed dentists in the country. He has over 25 years of experience and a highly qualified staff assisting him to bring all the latest dental procedures to you.

At Los Angeles dentist, we treat each patient with the utmost care and respect. We make sure that our work is extremely well planned out so that each part of the procedure is as quick and painless as possible.

Ready for a great smile with dental implants? Contact Los Angeles dentist today!