Casa Grande Dental implants are increasingly preferred by dentists and patients alike because of their obvious advantages over the traditional bridgeworks. They have much better aesthetic looks than bridgeworks. Implants are hardly different from a natural tooth. They look the same way and function the same way as a natural tooth.
In cosmetic dentistry, during the dental implant process, a small hole is drilled into the bone area. In this hole the implant is placed later. Later, the drilled hole is widened a bit and then the implant is either tapped down or screwed into the hole. This is very much similar to threading a screw into a dry wall or wood.
The depth up to which the dental implant is screwed in depends on the area of the mouth where the implant is placed. If the implant is done at the back part of the mouth, the implant is screwed down so that the top part of the implant lies just above the bone area. But if the implant is placed in the front part of the mouth, so as to get better aesthetic looks, the implant is screwed all the way down to the bone level.
The next step after drilling the hole and placing the dental implant is to cover the affected area. Then the gum is sutured over the implant. This area is left covered for a period of about four to six months. Over this period of time, the bone gets effective fused to the threads of the dental implant. This helps the implants to perform the functions of a natural tooth effectively.
Once the implants have been successfully fused with the bone, it gets checked by oral surgeon and is given clearance, if everything is fine, for the restoration placement. Thereafter, the implants are connected to a post. Then impression is taken for a crown or cap that will serve as artificial tooth replacement.
Do you wish to know if the dental implants procedure of cosmetic dentistry is the suitable treatment plan for you? Contact now, the popular Casa Grande dentist, Dr. Jack Ho now, and get a consultation and bring a new and attractive smile on your face. Dr. Ho will thoroughly examine your mouth and will give you a detailed consultation and will help you decided if implants are the right ones for you. Dr. Ho will give you the complete details of the treatment plan before it begins.