Whether the result of infection, physical injury, or some other cause, a lost or missing tooth can pose significant threats to your overall oral health if it is not properly managed and cared for. Though a noticeable gap in your smile may be the first complication to come to mind, in truth, failing to seek treatment can result in further functional and structural concerns as well. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA oral surgeons explain the various benefits of biocompatible implant technology, including how it can improve oral structure and function.
Addressing Functional Concerns
It goes without saying that, unless you are a kid eagerly awaiting your adult teeth to come in, losing a tooth is the last thing you want to encounter. After all, these structures are permanent, and once they are gone, they will not come back. In some circumstances, however, a dental extraction or removal may be necessary to address a severe infection affecting your oral health overall. While it may not be ideal, it may be the only option for saving your smile’s health.
Just because the infection was mitigated, however, that does not mean there aren’t complications that arise from missing teeth. For instance, the distribution of bite pressure may be off to accommodate the missing structure, resulting in an uneven bite and even tooth migration. To address these, your oral surgeon may recommend placing a biocompatible implant post with a custom crown restoration. Functioning similarly to that of a tooth root, an implant post can restore your bite by absorbing a necessary amount of bite pressure during routine activities such as biting and chewing.
Benefits to Oral Structure
Another issue an implant addresses is the natural reduction in bone density a section of your jaw experiences when there is no root to stimulate it. You see, your roots help stabilize the crown through a secure connection to the jawbone. The titanium posts used in the procedure are biocompatible with jawbone and bone graft, allowing the material to heal securely around the structures. Not only does this continue to keep the bone strong, but it affords the crown the ability to properly absorb your bite’s pressure time and time again. For more information about this process, do not hesitate to reach out.
A Noticeable Gap in Your Grin
Finally, and arguably the most well-known piece of information about dental implants, is that they can be custom-designed to mimic your natural smile’s appearance through lifelike composite and dental porcelain. It is one thing to complete your smile with a prosthetic, but it is something much more when you receive the added benefit of highly realistic results.
Learn More Today
You can enjoy the youthful benefits of implant dentistry through conservative oral surgery. To learn more about your options or to schedule your initial appointment with our office, call Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA by dialing (707) 545-4625 today. We proudly serve clients in the surrounding communities and welcome you to give our team a call.
