Dental Implants From the Surprise Dentists at Desert Dentistry

SURPRISE, AZ, September 06, 2012

Dental implants are the gold standard treatment for replacing missing teeth. The team at Desert Dentistry provides patients in Surprise, AZ with dental implants that can improve their lives tremendously.

Life Changing Dental Implants

Getting a dental implant, or multiple dental implants, can be truly life changing. When a tooth or several teeth are missing, the patient often feels self-conscious, and may have difficulty chewing thoroughly and speaking clearly. Dental implants remedy these problems and greatly improve the patient's day-to-day life.

Getting Dental Implants: What's Involved?

The first step toward getting dental implants at Desert Dentistry is to schedule a consultation. During this appointment, the patient undergoes a physical examination, X-rays may be taken, and the dentist evaluates the patient's oral health and health history. The patient's goals for the smile are also taken into consideration. If it is decided that dental implants are the proper treatment, an appointment will be made to place the implants.

At the next appointment, the dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone. The dental implant itself is a small titanium post; titanium is used because it is a biocompatible material. After several weeks have passed, the implant will fuse with the jawbone during a process called osseointegration, and the implant will be as stable as a natural tooth root.

After the implant is stable, the patient has another appointment, during which an abutment is placed atop each implant and impressions are taken of the mouth. The impressions are used to create porcelain crowns to replace the missing teeth. While the crowns are being made, the patient wears a healing cap on each implant.

Finally, the patient returns and the crowns are cemented to each implant. The implants are then permanent, stable restorations that will last a lifetime.

Sedation for a Comfortable Experience

Because the dental implants procedure involves invasive oral surgery, it can be daunting for patients, especially for those who already have a fear of going to the dentist. The team at Desert Dentistry uses sedation to help patients feel more relaxed during the procedure.

Patients have three options for sedation: nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation. IV sedation is often the method of choice for dental implant surgery. With sedation, the patient stays awake during the procedure but feels very relaxed and calm. Afterward, the patient may not even remember much about the procedure. Sedation is a safe way to give patients a better experience while the dentist concentrates solely on the procedure.

Choose Dental Implants

If you are ready to replace a missing tooth or missing teeth, or if you desire greater stability for a dental appliance, dental implants are likely the best choice for you. Schedule your dental implant consultation at the Desert Dentistry Surprise office.

Desert Dentistry provides general, cosmetic, preventative, and restorative dental treatment for patients in Surprise, AZ and the surrounding areas.

Website: http://www.desertdentistry.com