Elmhurst Dental Implant Dentist Responds to Inquiries About Dental Implants

Written by Dr. Scharfenberg on Apr 7, 2014

Many patients who are suffering from tooth loss want to pursue dental implants as treatment solutions. However, it can be slightly difficult to understand exactly how dental implants work to restore smiles. That is why our Elmhurst dental implant dentist has put together this explanatory article about dental implant replacement teeth. Read on for further information…

Q: How do dental implants stay in place?

A: While dentures use dental adhesive to stay in place, and bridges are anchored to a patient’s natural teeth, dental implants are free standing replacement teeth. Every dental implant actually has a titanium root that is grounded in the patient’s jawbone. This implant root holds the entire restoration in place.

Q: How long do dental implants last?
A: We cannot say exactly how long your dental implants will last before they need to be repaired or refurbished. However, with proper care, it is possible for dental implants to last for decades before they need to be replaced.

Q: I have dentures now; can I still receive dental implants?
A: Yes! If you would like to replace your dentures, you can use dental implants in place of them. If you would like to continue using your existing dentures, you can actually use mini dental implants to stabilize them, and help them feel more natural. Mini dental implants function like conventional dental implants, but they are crafted on a much smaller scale. Once you have your mini dental implant roots implanted, they will be capped with a specific ball restoration that fits into specially crafted sockets applied to the bottom of your denture.

Our Elmhurst dental implant dentist office can give you all of the information that you need about dental implant treatment and restorative dentistry in general. Please feel free to call our dental office to touch base with our helpful dental team.