Implant Restorations

Missing teeth can cause problems with chewing, talking, and self-esteem. Family Dental Group of Greenville in Greenville, Texas, offers implant restoration for the healthiest method of replacing missing teeth.

Implant restoration not only restores the missing tooth but the missing tooth root also. Replacing the root stops bone loss in the jaw. Vibrations are transmitted down the roots of teeth into the jawbone during chewing motions. The vibrations stimulate the bone and keep bone volume optimal.

When teeth and roots are lost from the jaw, bone loss begins and can progress up to 25% in the first year alone. Bone volume continues to decrease after one year, possibly leading to the loss of muscle mass in the cheeks. The sagging muscles create the sunken-in look associated with people that have many teeth missing.

Implant restoration replaces the root with a titanium screw that is inserted during a minor surgery in the office. An abutment is placed on top of the screw, and a temperature crown is placed on the abutment for the healing period.

A permanent crown is ordered that is matched to the color of the remaining teeth. in three to six months, when healing is complete, the permanent crown is placed on the abutment with a stronger cement.

If you would like to discuss implant restoration, call 660-438-5224 for a consultation appointment.