People can be missing teeth because of decay, infections, injuries, and birth defects. When there is an issue with missing teeth, it can cause people to feel uncomfortable being able to smile without being worried about their appearance. Thankfully, the dentist has a treatment option that can allow people to permanently replace their missing teeth. With a Tooth Implant in Kona, a person’s smile can be transformed so they can regain their confidence and be able to chew their food normally.
With a Tooth Implant in Kona, smiles are made whole and more attractive. Implants can be put in place anywhere in a person’s smile and can come in all sizes and shapes. The process for receiving an implant can take place in as little as one office visit, depending on the type of implant being put in place. For the treatment to begin, the patient will first go through a surgical procedure.
The surgery is for the implantation of the titanium implant which is the most crucial part of the process. If the implant is not seated properly in the jawbone, it will not have a strong enough foundation to support the prosthetic tooth for normal function. Titanium is the metal of choice for implants because it is the only type that can bond fully with human bone tissue. This process takes place over several weeks or months, depending on a person’s health and age.
To the top of the titanium implant goes an abutment. This small, tooth-shaped cap allows the inner implant to be attached to an outer prosthetic tooth, so the two pieces are fully bonded together and do not come apart during normal chewing and biting. The prosthetic portion of the implant is the only part that is visible above the gums.
Those who are unhappy with their smiles because they have missing natural teeth can find treatment at the dentist. For more information on dental implants, visit us website. Call the office of Carter S. Yokoyama D.D.S. and allow them to schedule you a consultation appointment so you can learn if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
