LAS VEGAS, NV AREA PATIENTS CAN REPLACE MISSING TEETH WITH ONE OR MORE DENTAL IMPLANTS

LAS VEGAS, NV AREA PATIENTS CAN REPLACE MISSING TEETH WITH ONE OR MORE DENTAL IMPLANTS

By: Dr. Christopher Lim
Posted on: Apr 24, 2017

Las Vegas, NV area patients who have experienced tooth loss or removal need to speak with their dentist about replacement options. There are three primary ways in which patients replace their teeth, including:

• Dentures

• Dental bridges

• Dental implants

Many of our patients consider long-term solutions that can improve their smiles for many years, and choose dental implants for this purpose.
 

DENTAL IMPLANTS EXPLAINED

The implant is a simple restoration made of titanium. The dentist places the implant into the jawbone during oral surgery. A process called osseointegration is stimulated in which the jawbone grows and wraps around the implant. This is what sets the implant apart from the other restorative methods – the implant becomes a part of the body. With this comes unsurpassed strength which provides a solid foundation for a restoration.
 

WAYS TO RESTORE A DENTAL IMPLANT

Dental implants are restored with a variety of treatment options. A single tooth replaced with a dental implant is done with the use of an implant covered by a dental crown. The crown acts as the false tooth and the implant as the tooth root. Dental implants may also be utilized as anchors for dental bridges when there is no tooth available. Additionally, patients with full dentures may consider placing several dental implants along the dental arch to hold their dentures in place and provide optimum stability.
 

DENTAL IMPLANTS IMPROVE SMILES

Dr. Christopher Lim and the staff at Hillside Dental in Las Vegas, NV offer the placement and restoration of dental implants. If you have considered using a dental implant to replace one or more teeth within your smile, it is important to book a consultation visit with Dr. Lim to determine candidacy. Call (702) 666-8584 to schedule an appointment at our practice located at 6090 South Fort Apache Road, Suite 120.