Missing teeth can impact more than just a beautiful smile- it can also cause changes to the smile that patients will need ample time and money to fix. Instead, patients who have a lost tooth or have had a tooth extracted will want to talk to their dentist about possible replacement options. For many, a single tooth is best replaced with a dental implant and a restorative dental crown. This solution is appropriate for many of our patients with tooth loss. At Gentle Dentistry in Tampa, FL, we can help you with this.
What Are The Advantages Of Dental Implant Crowns?
Missing teeth used to be replaced with removable dentures or dental bridges, but now, with dental implants, patients have a more reliable option. Dentures slip from the gums, and dental bridges can require the removal of healthy tooth enamel on surrounding teeth to fill the gap. Many patients choose implant crowns because they are:
- Convenient
- Comfortable
- Durable and longer lasting than alternatives
- Best for overall oral hygiene
- Natural-looking
- An improvement in speech
- An intelligent investment in the smile
How Are Implant Crowns Placed?
First, the dentist will need to place the dental implant, which is a tooth root replacement. This procedure is sometimes completed in a specialist’s office. This post is made of titanium, an element that fuses biologically to your natural bone, so it is completely safe. Once placed in the jawbone during oral surgery, three to four months of healing is usually needed to allow the bone to grow around the implant and anchor it. Once complete, a dental crown is fabricated to place over the abutment of the dental implant. This crown is manufactured to match the patient’s existing teeth size, shape, and color to ensure integration and natural appearance. Patients who maintain the health of their smiles will enjoy their dental implants for life!
How Do I Learn More About Efficient Tooth Replacement With Dental Implants And Crowns?
If you are located in Tampa, FL, and want to learn more about dental implants, which can improve oral health while replacing a missing tooth, call the office of Gentle Dentistry in Tampa, FL. The practice is at 3500 East Fletcher Avenue, Suite #221, and can be reached at (813) 734-7102 to request an appointment with Dr. Loc Tong or Dr. Angela Rasmussen.
Case Samples
Esthetic Crowns
- Patient presented to the office after years of neglect from energy drinks, soda, and coffee and wanted to change his smile.
- Cavities were excavated, and teeth were prepped for crowns. Patient “test drove” temporary crowns for a few weeks.
- Patient was extremely happy with his new smile and vowed to take care of his teeth.
Esthetic Crowns
- The patient presented to the practice stating he wanted to improve his smile as a surprise for his daughter’s wedding. He was a former hockey player and had suffered from trauma for many years, which left him feeling very self-conscious about his smile. He purposely tried not to smile too big.
- During his visit, it was observed that the patient had missing teeth, attrition due to clenching and grinding, and generalized spacing.
- A quick and brand new smile just in time for his daughter’s wedding.
