Gaps in your smile can be embarrassing and keep you from living your best life, but losing a tooth doesn’t mean losing your smile. Dental implants, combined with bone grafting, can restore your teeth and your confidence, comfort, and quality of life.
At Laguna Springs Dental, we specialize in creating strong, lasting foundations for your dream smile so you can easily eat, speak, and smile. Don’t let missing teeth hold you back; let us help you rebuild your smile from the inside out. Your journey to a confident, complete smile starts here!
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant mimics your tooth’s roots and creates a stable foundation for a dental crown, bridge, or denture.
The three parts of the implant process include the following:
- Implant placement — We surgically place a titanium post into your jaw.
- Abutment — Once it heals, we add a connector, called an abutment, to the implant.
- Restoration — To complete the process, we add a custom restoration.
Why Is Bone Grafting Necessary?
You must have sufficient bone density for a dental implant to successfully fuse with your jawbone. However, if you have irreversible bone loss, we may be able to transplant synthetic bone material, bone from your body, or donor bone to increase your jawbone density. In many cases, bone grafting can make it possible for you to undergo a dental implant procedure.
Here’s how bone grafting works:
- First, we will numb your mouth so you won’t feel anything during the procedure.
- Next, we’ll access your jawbone and add bone material to the area that needs it.
- Then, we’ll place a barrier membrane over the bone graft and stitch the area closed.
- It will take several months for your mouth to heal, but we can place your dental implant once it does.
Want to Learn More about Tooth Replacement in Elk Grove, CA?
If you have questions about bone grafting and how it can help you replace your missing teeth and restore your smile’s beauty, we would love to hear from you! At Laguna Springs Dental, we want you to love your smile, so contact our dental office to get started today.
You can reach us at (916) 478-7200.