When you lose one or more of your teeth, the affects can be devastating. Biting, chewing and eating food becomes challenging, which can affect your nutrition and health. A missing tooth can affect the appearance of your smile and sometimes even the way you speak, causing you to feel self-conscious or embarrassed about your smile. Dr. Timothy Vacek offers dental implants for Waverly, NE residents to help restore form and function to their smiles. Dental implants are by far the best option available to replace a missing tooth, and here are a few reasons why.
What is a Dental Implant?
An implant uses a titanium post to replace your natural root and a porcelain crown to replace your tooth. No other option replaces your root and this is why dental implants are so successful. When you lose the root of your tooth, your jawbone becomes compromised and eventually begins to lose density. This puts your adjacent teeth at risk for losing support and also changes the appearance of your face, giving you a sagging, older look.
The porcelain crown that replaces your tooth will attach to your titanium root through an abutment after your root has had time to integrate with your bone. Dr. Vacek will custom design your implant crown to perfectly match your existing teeth and complement your natural smile.
What Are The Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants protect the integrity of your jawbone, while restoring the beauty and function of your smile. The materials used for your implant are biocompatible, which means that your titanium root has the best possible chance of successfully integrating with your bone. Your implant is also very durable, and with regular dental cleanings and checkups your implant can last a lifetime.
Because of the wonderful technology available for implants, they are also a very reliable treatment, offering a 95% success rate. Dr. Vacek uses state of the art 3D imaging and surgical guides for precise placement of your implant. 3D imaging allows him a clear and concise picture of your jawbone so he can plan your surgery in advance. This takes the guesswork out of surgical placement, ensuring the success of your implant before you even have the surgery. Because Dr. Vacek is able to place and restore your implant, you can have your entire treatment done in the comfort of our office, surrounded by a team that you know and trust.
If you’re considering replacing a tooth with dental implants, the first step is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Vacek. He will evaluate your teeth and bone to determine if dental implants are the right option for you. At Amberly Dental, we’re happy to guide our patients through the implant process from start to finish, and the result will be a smile that you’ll be proud of once again!