At South
Charlotte Dentistry, Dr. Wells and is expert team are ready to perfect your
smile. If you have missing teeth, and are ready to get your beautiful smile
back, come let us take care of you. Using our top-of-the-line technology and
equipment, we can create dental implants
to fit perfectly in your mouth and fill those voids where teeth used to be.
Why choose implants? Well, before implants came along,
individuals with missing teeth had to wear dentures or bridges, which simply
sit in the mouth. These devices can move around, stick to food, and even fall
out since they are not permanently connected to the gums and jaw. Implants,
however, are fused to the patient’s jawbone to ensure they do not budge. Once
they are in, it’s virtually impossible to tell they are not original. As a
matter of fact, it won’t take long at all for you to forget they are implants
as well!
At South
Charlotte Dentistry, we recommend two types of implants: Endosteal and
Subperlosteal. Over the years, we have found these to be the safest and most
durable implants to use. So which one should you use? Well, it’s best to come
in for a consultation before any decision is made, but let’s go ahead and take a
closer look at both types of implants.
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Endosteal: After the tooth is pulled, screws and
cylinder portions are surgically implanted into the gums and jaw. Then, once
the gum tissue has had enough time to heal and fuse together with the implants,
the artificial teeth are attached.
·
Subperlosteal: This is a similar process, only
there is a metal frame fitted to the bottom of the gums, right where the
jawbone meets. Screws and posts are then attached to this metal frame. Then the
artificial teeth are mounted as the gums heal and fuse to the implant.
Both implants work
well, but it is necessary to have a professional help decide on the best one
for you.
So if you are missing teeth and are tired of hiding your
smile, come in and see us at South
Charlotte Dentistry today. We’re just a phone call away!
