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Dental implants offer an incredible way to avoid dentures, replace lost teeth, and restore your beautiful smile to its fullest potential. According to the American Dental Association, there are two different types of dental implants deemed safe for patients, and implant surgery is widely considered to be a routine, low-risk procedure. Below, Nicholas J. Hurley D.D.S., P.A., a Thomasville, NC, dentist, explains more about your dental implant options. 

Keep reading to learn about the two types of dental implants: 

  • Endosteal: Endosteal dental implants are placed directly into the jawbone during a two-surgery process. During the first surgery, the dentist will drill into the jaw to put the endosteal implant in place in the bone. Next, the site is allowed to heal before a second surgery attaches a dental post to the implant. Once those two surgeries fully heal, the patient will receive a beautiful new tooth that will fasten to the post to keep it firmly in place.
  • dental implantsSubperiosteal: This type of dental implant begins with a metallic frame fitted directly into the jaw, allowing the gums to heal around it. When the gum tissue fully heals, the dental implant’s frame will be locked in place. The rest of the process is quite similar to the installation of endosteal implants: The dentist will attach a post to the frame before placing a new artificial tooth on top.

With the help of dental implants installed by Nicholas J. Hurley D.D.S., P.A. in Thomasville, you can replace missing teeth, return to normal eating and speaking habits, and watch your confidence soar. To learn more about the dental implant process, call (336) 476-1109 or visit their website.

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