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Dental implants are the best option for replacing missing teeth. The oral surgeons at the Oral Surgery Center, S.C. use the latest technology to restore the smiles of their Baraboo, WI, patients. Here they explain how dental implants work and which benefits they offer for your smile.  

How Does It Work?

Dental implants are surgically inserted into your jawbone. The implant itself looks like a screw and is made of titanium. After the surgery, it will take several weeks or months for the tissues around the implant to heal. At that point, your dentist will evaluate your jawbone. When the healing process is complete, the implant acts as an anchor upon which your dentist can place a crown, a bridge, or a set of dentures.

What Are the Benefits?

dental implantSince implants are surgically inserted, they are a permanent solution for missing teeth. When you attach dentures to an implant, they do not slip and slide, allowing you to eat any type of food you like. If you’re missing only one tooth, an implant is a great option for replacing that tooth without damaging any healthy neighboring teeth. Another advantage that implants offer is that they prevent bone loss. When the root of the tooth is missing, the jawbone starts to recede, but the implant imitates the root of the tooth and keeps the bone in place.

With proper care, implants last a lifetime. To qualify for dental implants, you must have healthy gums, plenty of jawbone to secure the implants, and be willing to observe excellent oral hygiene habits during the healing process. If there’s not enough bone present to insert an implant, your dentist may be able to perform a bone graft.

Are you interested in getting a dental implant? Give the staff at the Oral Surgery Center, S.C. a call at (608) 356-2112 to schedule a consultation. At that point, your oral surgeon will go over the procedure with you and discuss bone grafting, if that’s required. Visit their website to learn more about dental implants.

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