Chandler Dental Implants
Dental implants from Chandler implant dentist Dr. Troy Gombert are very difficult to distinguish from your natural teeth. There are several things to know about dental implants.
Advantages of the dental implant
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Generally more comfortable than a dental bridge, and are a good aesthetic match with your teeth.
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Adjacent teeth do not have to be worked on before placement of an implant.
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Ongoing maintenance is easier, and they can be flossed like a normal tooth.
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If there is a problem down the road with any of the teeth that are part of the bridge, an implant means you only have to treat that one tooth. In the case of a bridge a similar problem usually means having to get a completely new bridge, which of course involves treating all of the teeth involved.
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A dental implant does not stress adjacent teeth the way a bridge does
Disadvantages of the dental implant
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They cannot be placed as quickly as a dental bridge
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Placement of a dental implant requires the skill of an experienced cosmetic dentist, whereas a dental bridge can be placed by almost any practicing dentist
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They are generally more expensive than dental bridges.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is sometimes required to implement a dental implant. A patient usually opts to take bone from their own body, usually the hip, to make the procedure possible. There are several variables when deciding how to approach grafting cases. Allow Parkside Dental Health to explain the details.
Denture-related issues
Dr. Gombert specializes in restoring dental implants, so he can also address any number of issues you may have with your removable dentures and overdentures.
For some patients who have been told they do not have enough bone to accommodate a standard implant, a mini implant can often be the solution.
