Dental Implants Informative Speech
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The office of Dr. Jeanne M. Salcetti, DDS, MS specializes in laser therapy, periodontics and dental implants. The following will tell you everything you want to know about dental implants and how they can improve your oral health and your self esteem.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is basically an artificial tooth root. It is placed into the jaw. Once placed, this artificial root will hold a bridge or replacement tooth. The birth of dental implants as they are known today were created by an orthopedic surgeon Per-Ingvar Branemark in 1952. Dental implants are considered the standard and most effective procedure to replace missing teeth. The are two main types of dental implants. They are listed …show more content…
below:
Endosteal: This type of dental implant is placed in the bone.
This implant includes blades, cylinders and screws, which are surgically inserted into the jawbone. Each implant can hold one or more prosthetic teeth. This specific kind of dental implant is often used as an alternative for patients who have removable dentures or bridges.
Subperiosteal: This type of dental implant is on the bone. It is placed on the bone using metal framework posts that protrude through the gum and holds the prosthesis. In most cases, this type of dental implant is used by patients who are unable to wear traditional dentures who have minimal bone height.
What Are Some Statistics About Dental Implants?
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, an estimated 3 million individuals have dental implants at the present time, a number that is quickly growing by 500,000 each year. This number is on the rise for good reason. The success rate of the procedure is 98 percent according to various scientific reports. Moreover, the dental implant market in the U.S. is expected to grow to $6.4 billion by the year 2018.
The Process of Dental Implants:
The process of getting dental implants involves two separate surgical procedures. They are listed …show more content…
below:
The first part of the process is placing the implant into your jawbone. Each person heals differently. However, it typically takes anywhere from three to six months for the implant to bond with the jawbone. You can usually wear your dentures during this time, while eating a soft food diet. During this time, your dentist will create your final bridgework or denture, which improves both the aesthetics and the function of your teeth.
The second part of the implant process begins when the implant has successfully bonded to the jawbone. At this time, Dr. Salcetti will uncover the implant location and attach a small healing collar. After two weeks time, your general dentist will begin creating your new teeth. To do this, they must make an impression. The posts are then attached to your implants. The whole dental implant process takes between six and eight months. Although a lengthy process, most patients go through the process without it disrupting much of their day-to-day lives.
How Do I Know if I need Dental Implants?
The following reveals the types of conditions that can be addressed by dental implants:
Missing a Single Tooth: If you are missing only a single tooth, you might think that you aren’t a candidate for a dental implant. However, you can replace a single missing tooth by getting one implant and a crown.
Missing Several Teeth: If you are missing several teeth, you are an ideal candidate for dental implants. This procedure inserts implants to support bridges. This procedure successfully replaces several missing teeth.
Missing All Your Teeth: If you are missing every single one of your teeth, you can get full dentures or implant-supported full bridges to replace your teeth.
In general, if you are considering dental implants you must be in good oral health. You also must have enough bone in your jaw to support your implants. For best results, you should also have healthy gum tissue and not have any type of periodontal disease.
Why Choose a Periodontist For Dental Implants?
You might ask yourself why you should choose a periodontist like Dr. Salcetti instead of simply going to your dentist. The most basic reason that you should choose a peridontist is the fact that they are a specialist. They are trained specifically for procedures like dental implants. In most cases, they have additional training that includes the follow:
Know How to Keep Infection From the Implant Site: One of the main risks associated with dental implants is infection. When a site becomes infected, it is painful. Periodontists, are specifically trained to correctly treat periodontal disease, reducing your risk of infection.
Understand How to Monitor Implant Site: Peridontist know what to look for in the implant site after a procedure. They know what warning signs to look for with regard to possible infection and other issues with the implant procedure.
It just makes sense to go to a specialist who has had extensive training is a specific procedure if you want dental implants. However, in most cases, your dentist and your periodontist will work as a team throughout the process to ensure you have the best outcome possible.
At What Age Can Dental Implants be Placed?
You must have a fully developed jawbone. Therefore, individuals are usually 17 to 18 years old before they are a good candidate for dental implants. However, each person is different. Therefore, a younger person can sometimes have a jawbone that is developed enough to hold an implant.
Older individuals are usually good candidates for dental implants. There have been successful procedures in people in their 80s on up to their 90s. In fact, there is usually no age limit for dental implants.
Do Dental Implants Come Out?
Dental implants are meant to replace your real teeth. Consequently, they don’t need to be removed. If you take care of them properly, your implants might need to be adjusted, but they should last a lifetime.
Do Dental Implants Hurt?
Typically, the pain associated with dental implants is mild. Of course, if infection sets in, the pain can intensify. However, when all goes as planned, dental implants are relatively painless procedure.
How Safe Are Dental Implants?
Yes, in general dental implants are a safe procedure.
What Can go Wrong With Dental Implants?
Of course, you reduce your risk of complications if you go to a periodontist like Jeanne M. Salcetti, DDS, MS. The greatest risk associated with dental implants are the following:
Bleeding.
Infection.
Implant failure.
Injury to your nerves or sinuses. This is an extremely rare complication.
How to Take Care of Dental Implants?
You care for your dental implants just as you would your natural teeth. Therefore, you should make sure to brush and floss your teeth daily, and keep up your regular dental cleanings. You do need to be careful to not scratch your implants. During cleanings, your dental hygienists will use different tools to clean your implants vs your regular teeth. Also, don’t use abrasive toothpaste on your implants.
Do Dental Implants Stain?
Dental implants are made of stain resistant material. However, they can stain. The glaze on the outside of your dental implants is what keeps stains at bay. When this glaze is scratched, stains can become an issue. To reduce the risk of stain, limit the following stain-inducing foods and drinks:
Chewing tobacco.
Cigars or cigarette.
Dark cola.
Red wine.
Berries.
Tea.
Coffee.
How Much do Dental Implants Cost?
How much you can expect to pay for your dental implants vary based on several factors, such as your insurance coverage and the like. When you visit Salcetti & Associates for an evaluation, we can discuss the costs of your dental implants.
Does Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
We are happy to help you determine the amount of coverage you might have for dental implants. Some dental insurance companies cover dental implants well. Others do not. However, we will help you get all the benefits that you are entitled to get.
Should I Get Dental Implants or Dentures?
If you have lost all your teeth, you have two primary choices. You can either get dental implants or dentures. There are benefits of each. However, dental implants are more like your real teeth, because you don’t have to remove your teeth. They function in much the same way as natural teeth. The following are some reasons that dental implants are superior to other treatments that serve the role of teeth:
Long-Term Solution: Bridges only last between five to seven years, and dentures also wear out over time.
However, dental implants can last a lifetime if you take of them properly. Therefore, dental implants are a permanent long-term solution to missing teeth.
Most Natural Solution: Although you can never restore your natural teeth once they are dead or damaged, dental implants offer you a close to natural solution. They feel and function just like your natural teeth. That means, your smile and ability to eat should be restored to what it was before losing your teeth.
Keeps Bones Healthy: When you leave a gaping hole in your mouth where a tooth once way, it can lead to loss and deterioration of your jawbone. This happens because the jawbone naturally deteriorates when it isn’t being used to support your teeth. Dental implants are the only option for restoration that encourages natural bone growth and helps keep the jawbone strong.
They Are Always in Your Mouth: If your dentures don’t fit just right, they can slip out on you. This is of course is embarrassing. They also don’t function like your own teeth. Dental implants are always in your mouth. You don’t have to worry about them falling out or breaking like you do with
dentures.
You Aren’t Limited to What You Can Eat: With certain solutions for missing teeth, such as dentures, you can be limited in what you can successfully eat. Dental implants allow you to eat virtually anything you want, and you can experience the complete taste of the food as well.
Prevents Damage to Surrounding Teeth: If you have only lost one or a few teeth, not all your teeth, you need to think about protecting the healthy teeth surrounding the empty spaces. When a bridge is placed, which is another option, surrounding teeth have to be ground down on both sides of the missing teeth. Of course, doing this damages otherwise healthy teeth. Dental implants don’t require you to mess with surrounding teeth as they are installed into the jaw.
Best Treatment: The other options for restoring teeth like bridgework and removable appliances like dentures aren’t always effective at replacing teeth. Dental implants have a great track record of success, though, making them a more reliable treatment option.
How Do I Get Dental Implants?
If you are trying to restore the function and appearance of your teeth after losing one, several or all of them, dental implants are for you. To determine your specific needs when it comes to dental implants, call us for a consultation. We will tell you what you can expect when it comes to dental implants and we will also help you determine how much your dental insurance will cover. The specialists at our office are committed to helping you restore the function of your teeth.
The office of Dr. Jeanne M. Salcetti, DDS, MS specializes in laser therapy, periodontics and dental implants. The following will tell you everything you want to know about dental implants and how they can improve your oral health and your self esteem.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is basically an artificial tooth root. It is placed into the jaw. Once placed, this artificial root will hold a bridge or replacement tooth. The birth of dental implants as they are known today were created by an orthopedic surgeon Per-Ingvar Branemark in 1952. Dental implants are considered the standard and most effective procedure to replace missing teeth. The are two main types of dental implants. They are listed …show more content…
below:
Endosteal: This type of dental implant is placed in the bone.
This implant includes blades, cylinders and screws, which are surgically inserted into the jawbone. Each implant can hold one or more prosthetic teeth. This specific kind of dental implant is often used as an alternative for patients who have removable dentures or bridges.
Subperiosteal: This type of dental implant is on the bone. It is placed on the bone using metal framework posts that protrude through the gum and holds the prosthesis. In most cases, this type of dental implant is used by patients who are unable to wear traditional dentures who have minimal bone height.
What Are Some Statistics About Dental Implants?
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, an estimated 3 million individuals have dental implants at the present time, a number that is quickly growing by 500,000 each year. This number is on the rise for good reason. The success rate of the procedure is 98 percent according to various scientific reports. Moreover, the dental implant market in the U.S. is expected to grow to $6.4 billion by the year 2018.
The Process of Dental Implants:
The process of getting dental implants involves two separate surgical procedures. They are listed …show more content…
below:
The first part of the process is placing the implant into your jawbone. Each person heals differently. However, it typically takes anywhere from three to six months for the implant to bond with the jawbone. You can usually wear your dentures during this time, while eating a soft food diet. During this time, your dentist will create your final bridgework or denture, which improves both the aesthetics and the function of your teeth.
The second part of the implant process begins when the implant has successfully bonded to the jawbone. At this time, Dr. Salcetti will uncover the implant location and attach a small healing collar. After two weeks time, your general dentist will begin creating your new teeth. To do this, they must make an impression. The posts are then attached to your implants. The whole dental implant process takes between six and eight months. Although a lengthy process, most patients go through the process without it disrupting much of their day-to-day lives.
How Do I Know if I need Dental Implants?
The following reveals the types of conditions that can be addressed by dental implants:
Missing a Single Tooth: If you are missing only a single tooth, you might think that you aren’t a candidate for a dental implant. However, you can replace a single missing tooth by getting one implant and a crown.
Missing Several Teeth: If you are missing several teeth, you are an ideal candidate for dental implants. This procedure inserts implants to support bridges. This procedure successfully replaces several missing teeth.
Missing All Your Teeth: If you are missing every single one of your teeth, you can get full dentures or implant-supported full bridges to replace your teeth.
In general, if you are considering dental implants you must be in good oral health. You also must have enough bone in your jaw to support your implants. For best results, you should also have healthy gum tissue and not have any type of periodontal disease.
Why Choose a Periodontist For Dental Implants?
You might ask yourself why you should choose a periodontist like Dr. Salcetti instead of simply going to your dentist. The most basic reason that you should choose a peridontist is the fact that they are a specialist. They are trained specifically for procedures like dental implants. In most cases, they have additional training that includes the follow:
Know How to Keep Infection From the Implant Site: One of the main risks associated with dental implants is infection. When a site becomes infected, it is painful. Periodontists, are specifically trained to correctly treat periodontal disease, reducing your risk of infection.
Understand How to Monitor Implant Site: Peridontist know what to look for in the implant site after a procedure. They know what warning signs to look for with regard to possible infection and other issues with the implant procedure.
It just makes sense to go to a specialist who has had extensive training is a specific procedure if you want dental implants. However, in most cases, your dentist and your periodontist will work as a team throughout the process to ensure you have the best outcome possible.
At What Age Can Dental Implants be Placed?
You must have a fully developed jawbone. Therefore, individuals are usually 17 to 18 years old before they are a good candidate for dental implants. However, each person is different. Therefore, a younger person can sometimes have a jawbone that is developed enough to hold an implant.
Older individuals are usually good candidates for dental implants. There have been successful procedures in people in their 80s on up to their 90s. In fact, there is usually no age limit for dental implants.
Do Dental Implants Come Out?
Dental implants are meant to replace your real teeth. Consequently, they don’t need to be removed. If you take care of them properly, your implants might need to be adjusted, but they should last a lifetime.
Do Dental Implants Hurt?
Typically, the pain associated with dental implants is mild. Of course, if infection sets in, the pain can intensify. However, when all goes as planned, dental implants are relatively painless procedure.
How Safe Are Dental Implants?
Yes, in general dental implants are a safe procedure.
What Can go Wrong With Dental Implants?
Of course, you reduce your risk of complications if you go to a periodontist like Jeanne M. Salcetti, DDS, MS. The greatest risk associated with dental implants are the following:
Bleeding.
Infection.
Implant failure.
Injury to your nerves or sinuses. This is an extremely rare complication.
How to Take Care of Dental Implants?
You care for your dental implants just as you would your natural teeth. Therefore, you should make sure to brush and floss your teeth daily, and keep up your regular dental cleanings. You do need to be careful to not scratch your implants. During cleanings, your dental hygienists will use different tools to clean your implants vs your regular teeth. Also, don’t use abrasive toothpaste on your implants.
Do Dental Implants Stain?
Dental implants are made of stain resistant material. However, they can stain. The glaze on the outside of your dental implants is what keeps stains at bay. When this glaze is scratched, stains can become an issue. To reduce the risk of stain, limit the following stain-inducing foods and drinks:
Chewing tobacco.
Cigars or cigarette.
Dark cola.
Red wine.
Berries.
Tea.
Coffee.
How Much do Dental Implants Cost?
How much you can expect to pay for your dental implants vary based on several factors, such as your insurance coverage and the like. When you visit Salcetti & Associates for an evaluation, we can discuss the costs of your dental implants.
Does Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
We are happy to help you determine the amount of coverage you might have for dental implants. Some dental insurance companies cover dental implants well. Others do not. However, we will help you get all the benefits that you are entitled to get.
Should I Get Dental Implants or Dentures?
If you have lost all your teeth, you have two primary choices. You can either get dental implants or dentures. There are benefits of each. However, dental implants are more like your real teeth, because you don’t have to remove your teeth. They function in much the same way as natural teeth. The following are some reasons that dental implants are superior to other treatments that serve the role of teeth:
Long-Term Solution: Bridges only last between five to seven years, and dentures also wear out over time.
However, dental implants can last a lifetime if you take of them properly. Therefore, dental implants are a permanent long-term solution to missing teeth.
Most Natural Solution: Although you can never restore your natural teeth once they are dead or damaged, dental implants offer you a close to natural solution. They feel and function just like your natural teeth. That means, your smile and ability to eat should be restored to what it was before losing your teeth.
Keeps Bones Healthy: When you leave a gaping hole in your mouth where a tooth once way, it can lead to loss and deterioration of your jawbone. This happens because the jawbone naturally deteriorates when it isn’t being used to support your teeth. Dental implants are the only option for restoration that encourages natural bone growth and helps keep the jawbone strong.
They Are Always in Your Mouth: If your dentures don’t fit just right, they can slip out on you. This is of course is embarrassing. They also don’t function like your own teeth. Dental implants are always in your mouth. You don’t have to worry about them falling out or breaking like you do with
dentures.
You Aren’t Limited to What You Can Eat: With certain solutions for missing teeth, such as dentures, you can be limited in what you can successfully eat. Dental implants allow you to eat virtually anything you want, and you can experience the complete taste of the food as well.
Prevents Damage to Surrounding Teeth: If you have only lost one or a few teeth, not all your teeth, you need to think about protecting the healthy teeth surrounding the empty spaces. When a bridge is placed, which is another option, surrounding teeth have to be ground down on both sides of the missing teeth. Of course, doing this damages otherwise healthy teeth. Dental implants don’t require you to mess with surrounding teeth as they are installed into the jaw.
Best Treatment: The other options for restoring teeth like bridgework and removable appliances like dentures aren’t always effective at replacing teeth. Dental implants have a great track record of success, though, making them a more reliable treatment option.
How Do I Get Dental Implants?
If you are trying to restore the function and appearance of your teeth after losing one, several or all of them, dental implants are for you. To determine your specific needs when it comes to dental implants, call us for a consultation. We will tell you what you can expect when it comes to dental implants and we will also help you determine how much your dental insurance will cover. The specialists at our office are committed to helping you restore the function of your teeth.