Dental implants address the many issues caused by missing teeth. These advanced prosthetics replace your tooth from the root up, supporting renewed dental structure. With successful implant treatment, even someone missing all their teeth can have a full smile again. This success is due to the unique materials and processes used, both of which are designed to be biocompatible, allowing the jaw to naturally support the prosthetics for long-term use.
Dr. Shu Ping Rong uses high-quality materials for implant treatment and provides all that patients need to replace teeth in Lower Manhattan.
Dental Implant Components
Both implant technology and its procedure can be divided into three parts. Treatment follows a protocol that includes planning, placement of posts and healing, then affixing the restoration. Prosthetics comprise the implant post, the abutment, and the restoration. When planning treatment, your dentist determines if any pre-procedures, such as bone grafts, are necessary. The placement of posts and type of restoration best suited for you will also be established at this time.
Implant posts themselves can be made from a variety of materials, but those fabricated wholly from titanium increase the likelihood of the body bonding to it. Within the span of a few months, dental implants fuse to the jaw, creating a foundation that’s nearly as strong as natural teeth roots. This allows for a fully functional bite dispersing pressure evenly, paving the way for a long-term solution.
Custom abutments connect posts to restorations such as crowns, bridges, or dentures. The type of prosthetic you require depends on the number of teeth needing replacement. Crowns are single-unit restorations, strong enough to be used in all areas of the smile. Implant-supported bridges require two or more implants but can fill the gaps left by two or more missing teeth. Dentures, supported by four or more implants, are a reliable and comfortable way to restore a full arch of teeth.
Longevity and Beauty
It is the goal of your dentist to achieve lifelong results with dental implant treatment. Posts are designed to last longer than 25 years, while restorations may last for two decades or so. Even if the restorative prosthetics are damaged, they can easily be replaced or repaired. With proper hygiene and routine dental visits, patients can enjoy the benefits of this treatment for a lifetime.
Restorations made from zirconia are harder than porcelain, and much more closely resemble natural enamel. These do not wear down or break like normal teeth do, although they are not invulnerable. Zirconia is primarily used for crowns and bridges, although it can be used to make the false teeth in a denture prosthesis.
If you have questions about dental implant treatment, the materials, steps, or process, call our dentist today! Dr. Shu Ping Rong has extensive experience with every aspect of this advanced procedure. Our dental team is proud to restore smiles with dental implants in Lower Manhattan, the Lower East Side, and throughout the nearby neighborhoods. Call us today for a consultation!