Dental Implant Surgery Process

A dental implant is by far the most life-like and long-lasting tooth replacement you can get. This is why at Oral Surgery Consultants in Philadelphia, PA, we perform dental implant surgery for our patients.

With great oral hygiene and routine visits to your dentist, dental implants are able to last a lifetime. There are other replacement options out there like bridges and dentures; however, these options will eventually need to be replaced. In addition, bridges reduce some of your healthy teeth for placement.

The installation of a dental implant is a surgical procedure. First, an incision will be made so the titanium implant post can be inserted into the bone socket. A hole is drilled into the bone and the implant post is inserted. The gums are then sealed and allowed to heal for several months. When the healing process is complete, the gums are opened back up and an abutment is attached to the dental implant. The abutment will serve as the base for the permanent crown that will be attached. After the permanent crown is cemented into place, the process is complete.  

If you are looking to replace a tooth with a permanent option, ask us about dental implants. To schedule an appointment with Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia, PA area, call us at (215) 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com. 

Why it is Important to Replace a Missing Tooth

When a tooth falls out or is extracted, if it doesn’t bother you, it may be tempting to just leave the open space there. However, replacing that tooth can actually be very important to the health of your other teeth, your gums, and your jaw. Here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in the Philadelphia, PA area, we want our patients to understand the importance of tooth replacement.

When a tooth is missing, there are several things that will happen to the area. As soon as the tooth is gone, the jaw bone that used to hold the tooth’s root begins to degenerate. This creates a change in the jaw that makes the other teeth shift towards that opening. When the teeth shift, they create gaps and other awkward spacing that affects your smile. It also creates hard-to-reach areas where debris and bacteria may collect. When there is more than one tooth missing, this can create major changes in the jaw shape, which can also change the facial structure.

An open space can also cause irritation to the gum tissue that is exposed. When chewing, food can irritate the tissue since it is unprotected by a tooth. Built up bacteria and gum irritation, as we know, can lead to decay and gum disease.

We offer dental implants as permanent tooth replacement here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania. Dental implants act just like teeth and can last a lifetime. To learn more, contact one of our Philadelphia, PA area locations or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com.