A tooth extraction can be the right procedure choice for people to protect and preserve the health of their mouth if they have severely infected teeth or damaged teeth. What should people do after a tooth extraction, however, to fill in their smile’s gaps? At a skilled and trusted doctor’s practice, people can replace their extracted teeth with dental implants in Spanaway, WA.
Interested in finding out more about why people should get treated with dental implants following a tooth extraction? Continue reading to learn why people should get treated with a dental implant following a tooth extraction.
Why Should Dental Implants In Spanaway, WA Replace Extracted Teeth?
Dental implants are made up of three basic parts that give them the ability to restoratively replace extracted teeth. The first part is the dental implant post, which is surgically placed into the patient’s jawbone where their extracted tooth was. The dental implant post osseointegrates with the jawbone around it, giving the patient a permanent foundation to support the abutment and prosthesis (tooth crowns) on.
An abutment is the connector piece of a dental implant structure. It securely connects the dental implant post to the prosthesis. The prosthesis is the tooth-shaped restoration that is seen above the patient’s gumline. It’s color, shape, and size are custom made to give the patient beautiful new teeth that look natural in their smile.
When the prosthesis is attached to the dental implant post by the abutment, the prosthesis can handle all the normal biting, chewing, and speaking forces of natural teeth. This means that the dental implant can completely replicate the look and function of the tooth it replaces. The dental implant post part of a dental implant also keeps the patient’s jawbone healthy and strong enough to support their new smile.
What Are Some Of The Benefits To Getting Treated With Dental Implants?
The following are the specific ways getting treated with dental implants, after tooth extractions, benefits patients.
- Look and feel like natural teeth
- Are stable so patients can eat, speak, and smile confidently
- Prevent jawbone density loss
- Preserves the shape of the patient’s lips, jaw, and face
- They can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance
See Us Now So We Can Transform Your Smile With Dental Implants
Did you already have your tooth extraction and want a lasting way to regain the look and function of your teeth? At our caring and dedicated practice, we can replace your extracted teeth with restorative dental implants.
Why wait to improve your smile with us? Get in contact with Dr. Kwansoo Lee, Dr. Kyuan Kim, Dr. Carl Ostergren, Dr. Edward Wang, Dr. Bobby Virk, Dr. Tate Masunaga, and our exceptional team at our Pacific NW Dental Center practice to schedule an appointment today!
