One reason dental implants are a popular tooth replacement is their longevity. Placed by a skilled specialist and restored by an experienced dentist, a dental implant can last a lifetime.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Unlike bridges and dentures that sit on top of the gums, a dental implant is a tiny titanium post placed surgically in the jawbone. After the implant has time to heal and integrate with the bone and tissue around it, it becomes part of your dental anatomy, just like the natural tooth was.
When our implant dentist, Dr. Mehul Shah, attaches a crown, bridge, or denture to the implant, the result is a stable, secure prosthetic tooth. If you need full tooth replacement, several implants can support a denture that stays securely in place and allows you to return to eating your favorite foods.
The key to maintaining a dental implant is to protect the jawbone that supports it. Untreated gum disease can lead to bone loss, putting your implant at significant risk for failure.
At M Shah DMD & Associates, we help you avoid gum disease with routine teeth cleanings at our Paoli dental office. You do your part at home by brushing conscientiously at least twice a day and flossing once, and your implant will give you many years of service.
Call to Learn More about Dental Implants
Dr. Shah is an excellent choice for an implant dentist because of his meticulous attention to detail and high standards for quality dentistry. If you want to see if you are a good implant candidate, please call us at (610) 647-1666 to schedule a convenient appointment.